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Kingston Flemings
2025–26 Houston season averages
Draft Outlook
Flemings arrived at Houston with real hype and more than lived up to it. He now looks like a clear lottery guard, usually somewhere in the top-five to top-seven range, because the burst, scoring pressure, and two-way competitiveness have all translated on a winning team.
He is one of the few guards in the class who looks dangerous both with and without a huge usage load. That is a big reason scouts have stayed so high on him.
Biography and Background
Flemings grew up in San Antonio and built one of the strongest high school résumés in Texas before heading to Houston. He was the Gatorade Texas Player of the Year, a Jordan Brand Classic selection, and one of the clearest top recruits in the class.
Houston was a good fit from the start because Kelvin Sampson’s program values the same things Flemings already brought: downhill pressure, toughness, and defensive effort.
College Career and Production
Flemings quickly became one of Houston’s most important players. He averaged 16.4 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds while shooting efficiently and handling real responsibility on a winning team.
The season had big moments too, especially the 42-point game against Texas Tech. By the end of the year he had set Houston freshman scoring records and earned AP All-America recognition.
Strengths
Flemings’ biggest strength is the balance between scoring and playmaking. He can turn the corner, pressure the rim, and still make real point-guard reads once the defense shifts.
He also has the size and competitiveness teams want at the position. At 6’2 1/2”, he is still sturdy enough for the spot, and the defensive activity gives him a chance to matter on both ends.
Concerns and Development Areas
The main development question is the jumper. The touch looks real, but teams will still want the three-point consistency and pull-up range to hold over a longer stretch.
Strength is the other obvious area. Adding more muscle should help him deal with bigger guards and finish through contact more cleanly.
2026 NCAA Tournament
Flemings opened the tournament well and looked sharp in Houston’s first-round win. The second weekend was tougher, especially once Illinois loaded up on Houston’s guards and cut off easy driving lanes.
The last game was not his best, but it does not really change the bigger freshman-year case. He still looks firmly in lottery range.
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By: Oren Fugon
Last updated: May 14, 2026
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