HOUSTON, Texas - University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night, becoming the sixth Cougar to be drafted in the top 10 of the NBA Draft.

By the numbers: Flemings is a San Antonio native and former Brennan High School standout who had a standout one-and-done season at Houston.

The 6-foot-4 point guard averaged 16. 1 points, 5. 2 assists, 4. 1 rebounds and 1. 5 steals per game while helping lead the Cougars to the Sweet 16.