Full Breakdown
Kingston Flemings Near Top-10 Selection in 2026 NBA Draft
6/23/2026, 1:42:30 AM
Background & Rise
San Antonio native Kingston Flemings starred at Brennan High School before joining the University of Houston. In his lone college season he averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 assists and 1.5 steals, earned consensus Second-Team All-American honors, and set a freshman record with 42 points against Texas Tech. He comes from a multigenerational military family and counts Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox among his close friends.
Statistical Profile
At the NBA Combine Flemings measured 6 ft 2½ in (barefoot) in one report and 6 ft 4 in in another, weighing 183 lb. He shot 47.6 % from the field and 38.7 % from three-point range in college, and averaged 12.7 points, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steal in three NCAA-tournament games. He aims to add weight to reach 200 lb.
Potential Landing Teams
Mock drafts place Flemings inside the top-10, with the Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets most frequently mentioned. The Hawks seek a young guard for a faster lineup; the Bucks need backcourt depth. Additional workouts have been reported for the Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and Oklahoma City Thunder, which is exploring trade packages to move up.
Official Statements & Responses
Flemings said teams drafting a Houston player “know where they’re gonna get out of them.” Coach Kelvin Sampson highlighted Flemings’ ability to produce six rebounds, six assists and 20-25 points regularly. Flemings described his USAA partnership as reflecting his family’s values of discipline and teamwork. He also cited De’Aaron Fox’s advice to “stay consistent.”
Criticism & Concerns
Analysts have questioned whether Flemings’ frame can withstand NBA physicality, describing him as the “least-polished jump shooter” among his peer group. The potential impact of his size on defensive matchups and durability remains a point of scrutiny.
Conflicting Projections & Gaps
Sources list Flemings at either 6 ft 2½ in or 6 ft 4 in and project his draft slot anywhere from fourth to tenth, with some mocks as high as eighth. No team has confirmed a selection, and his upcoming combine performance could shift his position.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I think when teams draft a Houston player, they know where they're gonna get out of them,” — Kingston Flemings, prospect
- “Kingston gets six rebounds a game, he can get six assists a game, and he can score 20 to 25 against anybody just about every night, and that's why Kingston is going to get drafted higher than people think,” — Kelvin Sampson, Houston coach
- “I think it's just staying consistent,” — Kingston Flemings, recalling advice from De’Aaron Fox
- “Yeah, 200 (pounds) will be a good weight,” — Kingston Flemings, on target playing weight
What’s Next
The 2026 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 23 in Brooklyn. Flemings will complete the combine process, attend team workouts, and await his selection, after which he is prepared to contribute to any franchise that drafts him.
