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Kingston Flemings Poised as Top‑10 Point Guard Prospect Ahead of June 23 Draft

Recent combine testing and a public interview have focused teams on his two‑way upside, his plan to add weight to 200 pounds, and a new USAA partnership that reflects his family’s military background.

Overview

  • Scouts and a June scouting report rank Flemings inside the top 10 based on a freshman season at Houston in which he averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals while earning Consensus Second‑Team All‑American honors.
  • Combine measurements reported this week list him at about 6'2.5" barefoot, 183 pounds with a 6'3.5" wingspan and a 40.5" max vertical, evidence scouts cite for his explosiveness and downhill scoring.
  • Analysts praise his efficient scoring, playmaking (5.2 assists to 1.8 turnovers), and defensive instincts, while they note specific development needs in three‑point volume, half‑court creation, and adding strength to handle NBA physicality.
  • In a recent interview Flemings said he would welcome being selected between picks four and 10 and set a personal goal of reaching roughly 200 pounds as he enters the league.
  • Mock drafts frequently link him to the Atlanta Hawks because of their need for primary ball‑handling, though some reports this week say multiple top‑10 teams are considering other options which leaves his exact landing spot uncertain.