Flemings' Breakout Season: NBA Draft Prospect

0:00On April 20th, Kingston Fleming's turn heads as a freshman at Houston, becoming one of the top prospects for this year's NBA draft, the six-foot-four guard from San Antonio led the cougars to the sweet 16, earned all Big 12 first-team honors, and became the first freshman. In program history, to snag all America recognition, he dominated the stat sheet, averaging 16.1 points, 5.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. Fleming set the team's freshman scoring record with 42 points in a single outing, led in field goals, 3 points shooting at 38, 0.7%, and notch 12-20 point games. Coach Kelvin Samson raved about his maturity and growth, calling him a top-five talent that any NBA team should grab early. Players like him don't come around often, blending scoring punch with playmaking smarts right out the gate. Fleming's brings a silky mid-range game, tight ball control, and pesky defense with quick hands their rack of steals. His one-in-done season-packed college experience into a breakout year.

1:03With the draft set for June 23rd and 24th, expect his name to light up the lottery board, carrying Houston's grit straight to the pros.