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Kingston Flemings

Guard · Atlanta Hawks · 6'4", 190 lb · Houston · Drafted 8th overall, 2026
No. 8 pick (2026)2026 draft classHouston
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In short

Kingston Flemings is a guard the Atlanta Hawks selected 8th overall in the 2026 NBA draft out of Houston. An incoming rookie who makes his NBA debut in 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceTue, Nov 10
vsBoston CelticsDrop coverage
Proj. points
12.3
range 9.6–15
Line 12.5
47%
to go over
Team win
64%
114–111
Poi 12.3 Lean underReb 3.6 Lean overAss 3.7 Lean overPRA 19.6 Lean over
Likely on himDerrick White· 82 Perimeter DStrong defender
10+ pts78%15+ pts18%

Model lines Flemings at 12.3 pts (range 9.6–15) vs a 12.5 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 · Kingston’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 14%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 11% of shotsTop of key 3 — 14% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 7% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 314%
  • Wing 3 (R)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Kingston Flemings was the 8th pick of the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Atlanta Hawks out of Houston.

He hasn't played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27. Everything here is a Balladex prospect projection until real box scores arrive.

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Draft
#8 2026
Houston
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Kingston Flemings is an incoming 2026 first-round rookie guard for the Atlanta Hawks.

Selected 8th overall out of Houston in the 2026 NBA draft, Flemings will make his NBA debut in the 2026-27 season.

Because he has not played an NBA game, this page carries no season stats — only clearly-labeled Balladex prospect ratings and outlook, which update once real data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (NBA.com and multiple outlets); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Flemings joins the Atlanta Hawks as part of the 2026 rookie class, out of Houston.

PERSONALITY

The person

An incoming 2026 first-round guard out of Houston.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Lead-guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
58/100
Scoring62
Playmaking60
Rebounding42
Perimeter D56
Rim protection40
Spacing58
Athleticism66
Clutch52
8th pick, 2026Houston
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Flemings projects as a lead-guard prospect. These role ratings weight his 8th-overall billing and position — a starting estimate for an unproven rookie, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#8
2026, Houston
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 8th overall by the Atlanta Hawks.

Hardware

#8
2026 Draft pick
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

An incoming guard who debuts in 2026-27.

Kingston Flemings's outlook is all projection right now. Balladex will replace these estimates with real numbers as his rookie season plays out.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale (incoming)
Bottom line

Promising 8th-overall prospect; check back once 2026-27 tips off.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Kingston Flemings drafted?

Kingston Flemings was selected 8th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Houston.

Does Flemings have NBA stats yet?

Not yet — he's an incoming rookie who debuts in the 2026-27 season. The ratings and outlook here are clearly-labeled Balladex projections until real box scores arrive.