Flemings Breaks Freshman Scoring Record, Draws Westbrook Comparisons

0:00On March 5th, Houston Cougars' freshman guard, Kingston Flimmings, is turning heads in his first college season by breaking the school's freshman scoring record. The young player has tallied 465 points so far, topping the old mark set back in the 1979-80 season. Even opposing coaches are impressed, with Baylor Scott Drew comparing him straight to NBA legend Russell Westbrook. Flimmings shows all around skills on the court, averaging 16.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. His explosive play and leadership stand out, much like Westbrook's early days at UCLA and with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fans and scouts see echoes of Westbrook's intensity in Flimmings, especially his aggressive drives to the basket. Westbrook earned MVP honors in 2017, with triple doubles all season and holds the all-time record with over 200 career, triple doubles. Drew made the bowl comparison right after Houston beat Baylor, highlighting Flimmings quick rise despite being just a freshman.

1:05It's putting the Cougars' program in the spotlight as the season winds down. With one regular season game left Saturday at 11 a.m. against Oklahoma State and Stillwater, Flimmings could push that record even higher and keep, building his case as a future star.