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Emanuel Sharp

Guard · Sacramento Kings · 6'4", 190 lb · Houston · Drafted 45th overall, 2026
No. 45 pick (2026)2026 draft classHouston
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In short

Emanuel Sharp is a guard the Sacramento Kings selected 45th overall (second round) in the 2026 NBA draft out of Houston. An incoming rookie for 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameLow confidenceWed, Nov 11
@Portland Trail BlazersDrop coverage
Proj. points
6.7
range 4–9.4
Line 7
47%
to go over
Team win
33%
111–114
Poi 6.7 Lean underReb 2.8 Lean underAss 2.8 Lean underPRA 12.3 Lean under
Likely on himJrue Holiday· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
5+ pts71%10+ pts14%

Model lines Sharp at 6.7 pts (range 4–9.4) vs a 7 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (47%).

Biggest edge: scheme fit — drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Emanuel’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 34% · Top of key 3 12%
Rim — 34% of scoring, 28% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsTop of key 3 — 12% of scoring, 13% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 11% of scoring, 13% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim34%
  • Top of key 312%
  • Wing 3 (L)11%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Emanuel Sharp was a second-round pick (45th overall) in the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Sacramento Kings out of Houston.

He has not played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27, so this page carries projections only.

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Draft
#45 2026 R2
Houston
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Emanuel Sharp is a 2026 second-round guard for the Sacramento Kings.

Selected 45th overall out of Houston, Sharp makes his NBA debut in 2026-27.

This profile carries clearly-labeled Balladex projections rather than confirmed NBA stats, and updates as real box-score data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (Basketball-Reference / league results lists); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Sharp joins the Sacramento Kings as a 2026 second-round pick out of Houston.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2026 second-round guard out of Houston.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
54/100
Scoring43
Playmaking43
Rebounding31
Perimeter D41
Rim protection29
Spacing43
Athleticism49
Clutch37
45th pick, 2026Houston
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Sharp projects as a depth guard prospect. Second-round role ratings here are a modest starting estimate, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#45
2026 R2, Houston
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 45th overall (second round) by the Sacramento Kings.

Hardware

#45
2026 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

A second-round guard who debuts in 2026-27.

Emanuel Sharp's outlook is projection for now; Balladex replaces these estimates with real numbers as playing time accrues.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale / two-way range
Bottom line

Second-round flier at #45; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Emanuel Sharp drafted?

Emanuel Sharp was selected 45th overall (second round) by the Sacramento Kings in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Houston.

Does Sharp have NBA stats yet?

The identity and draft facts are real; the ratings and outlook are Balladex projections, since he debuts in 2026-27.