Houston star Kingston Flemings declared for the NBA draft Sunday after one season with the Cougars.
The 6-foot-4 floor general is ESPN's fourth-ranked guard and the No. 7 overall prospect in this year's draft class.
University of Houston point guard Kingston Flemings officially enters the NBA Draft as long expected. With UH coach Kelvin Sampson by his side. pic.twitter.com/aaV6feMM6z
— Chris Baldwin (@ChrisYBaldwin) April 19, 2026
Flemings was among the numerous freshmen who shined in the NCAA last season, averaging 16.1 points, 5.2 assists, 4.1 boards, and 1.5 steals across 37 appearances.
The 19-year-old went off for 42 points against Texas Tech in January, setting a new single-game school record by a freshman.
Flemings' campaign earned him All-Big 12 first-team honors and a consensus All-American second-team nod. He was also a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award, which is annually given to the top point guard in college basketball.
"I don't think Kingston's a top-10 pick. I think he's a top-five pick," Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson told reporters, including Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine. "If I was an NBA team, I'd draft him in (the) top five. And he may (go there)."
Sampson added: "I've either coached against or seen most of the good players this year. I wouldn't trade any of them for Kingston Flemings."
