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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 affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 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 8 overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
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 city's high school basketball programs, which have been producing talented players for years. His success also highlights the University of Houston's ability to attract and develop local talent, with Flemings being a key contributor to the Cougars' impressive 30-7 record in the 2025-26 season. With Flemings now joining the Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio fans will have another reason to follow the NBA, and his journey will likely inspire a new generation of young basketball players in the city. The fact that the Cougars could potentially have four players drafted to the NBA in a single draft also speaks to the city's thriving basketball culture, and Flemings' work ethic and selflessness, as praised by Coach Kelvin Sampson, will undoubtedly make him a role model for aspiring athletes in San Antonio.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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