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San Antonio’s Kingston Flemings becomes Atlanta Hawks’ No. 8 pick in first round of NBA draft
By Ashley Gonzalez at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 24, 2026
· 4 min read
The San Antonio standout proved to the world once again that San Antonio is a basketball city. The Atlanta Hawks chose Brennan alumnus Kingston Flemings from the University of Houston with the No. 8 overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft.The former Houston Cougar decided to take his tal...
Key takeaway Flemings and the Houston Cougars announced on social media about this year’s NBA Draft on April 19.
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Kingston Flemings' selection as the No. 8 pick in the NBA draft is a testament to the strong basketball roots in San Antonio. As a Brennan alumnus, Flemings' achievement reflects positively on the local high school basketball scene, which has produced talented players who go on to succeed at the collegiate and professional levels. The fact that Flemings, along with potentially three other Houston Cougars from this season, may be drafted to the NBA in a single draft, speaks to the depth of basketball talent in the San Antonio area. Flemings' work ethic and selfless approach to the game, as praised by his coach Kelvin Sampson, are traits that will serve him well in his NBA career. As Flemings begins his professional journey with the Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio will be watching with pride, eager to see how their hometown standout performs on the national stage.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The San Antonio standout proved to the world once again that San Antonio is a basketball city. The Atlanta Hawks chose Brennan alumnus Kingston Flemings from the University of Houston with the No. 8 overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft.The former Houston Cougar decided to take his tal...
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