Latest News About Atlanta Chooses Kingston Flemings At Eighth Spot In Draft

The Atlanta Hawks picked guard Kingston Flemings with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Flemings played college basketball for the University of Houston before entering the professional league. Media outlets had covered his transition from college to the NBA for several months leading up to the draft. The selection confirms earlier reports that Flemings would be a first-round pick. New York Times coverage highlighted the Hawks' choice of the dynamic guard. CBS Sports previously noted Flemings' academic focus, often calling him a "bookworm" while praising his potential as a player. This pick represents the highest selection for the franchise in years. The draft event took place late Tuesday night and continued into early Wednesday morning.