San Antonio’s Kingston Flemings, a standout basketball player from William J. Brennan High School, has been chosen by the Atlanta Hawks with the No. 8 overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft. Flemings, who played for the University of Houston, had a phenomenal freshman year, helping the Houston Cougars achieve an impressive 30-7 overall record.

Flemings’ Achievements

Flemings earned numerous honors during his time at the University of Houston, including being the first freshman in program history to earn All-America honors. He also set the Houston Cougars’ freshman single-game scoring record with 42 points against Texas Tech University. Flemings was one of five Cougars to play in all 37 games and was the first freshman to lead the team in assists since the 2015-16 season.

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson praised Flemings, saying he knew Flemings was special from the start. Sampson said Flemings’ selfless and loyal nature made him a great fit for the team. Flemings’ work ethic and dedication to improving his game have earned him a reputation as a talented and driven player.

Flemings is excited to start his NBA career with the Atlanta Hawks and is looking forward to continuing to work hard and improve his skills. He said his focus is always on basketball, and he is eager to learn and grow as a player.

Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.