Houston guard Kingston Flemings has emerged as a key mover in the 2026 NBA Draft class, moving up to the No. 7 overall projection in an updated mock draft from The Athletic. The 6-4 guard is averaging 15.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and five assists while shooting 61 percent from the field and 52 percent from three-point range.
Scouts contacted for the updated projections spoke on condition of anonymity. The consensus remains that the draft class is extremely strong due to the top eight selections, led by Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, Duke forward Cameron Boozer and BYU wing AJ Dybantsa.
Flemings answered questions about his role in Houston’s scheme and his skill level as a scorer. His speed was extremely impressive to observers throughout the early season.
Scouts want to see more Flemish players play and make decisions via ball screens. His willingness to jump before making decisions as a passer has raised concerns, but his tools are generating excitement.
Peterson, Boozer and Dybantsa are still viewed as franchise-level talents who will invite a tank race the league hasn’t seen since Victor Wembanyama became No. 1 in 2023. Peterson has been limited to two games this season due to a hamstring injury, but remains the prospect scouts are discussing most enthusiastically.
Boozer averaged 23.6 points and 9.3 rebounds through his first nine games at Duke. Dybantsa is averaging 19 points and 6.4 rebounds for BYU while shooting 52 percent from the field.
North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson and Baylor’s Cameron Carr also did their best to extend the class. Wilson is averaging nearly 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Carr is shooting 57 percent from the field and 55.2 percent from three-point range.
Complete 2026 NBA Mock Draft
1. Washington Wizards: Darryn Peterson, G, Kansas
2. Atlanta Hawks (via NOP): Cameron Boozer, F, Duke
3. Brooklyn Nets: AJ Dybantsa, W, BYU
4. Indiana Pacers: Caleb Wilson, W, North Carolina
5. Sacramento Kings: Mikel Brown Jr., G, Louisville
6. Oklahoma City Thunder (via LAC): Nate Ament, W/F, Tennessee
7. Dallas Mavericks: Kingston Flemings, G, Houston
8. Utah Jazz: Koa Peat, W, Arizona
9. Charlotte Hornets: Jayden Quaintance, B, Kentucky
10. Portland Trail Blazers: Cameron Carr, G, Baylor
11. Milwaukee Bucks: Braylon Mullins, W, Connecticut
12. Memphis Grizzlies: Thomas Haugh, W, Florida
13. Chicago Bulls: Labaron Philon, G, Alabama
14. Oklahoma City Thunder (via PHI): Hannes Steinbach, B, Washington
15. Golden State Warriors: Yaxel Lendeborg, B, Michigan
16. Boston Celtics: Darius Acuff Jr., G, Arkansas
17. Atlanta Hawks (via CLE): Dash Daniels, W, Melbourne United
18. Memphis Grizzlies (via PHX): Chris Cenac Jr., B, Houston
19. Minnesota Timberwolves: Patrick Ngongba II, B, Duke
20. Charlotte Hornets (via ORL): Bennett Stirtz, G, Iowa
21. San Antonio Spurs (via ATL): Tounde Yessoufou, W, Baylor
22. Miami Heat: Karim Lopez, W, New Zealand Breakers
23. Toronto Raptors: Meleek Thomas, W, Arkansas
24. Cleveland Cavaliers (via SAS): Neoklis Avdalas, W, Virginia Tech
25. New York Knicks: Isaiah Evans, W, Duke
26. The suguds: Thee serp, do boil
27.28 Yellow Thunder (via new): Aman Allen, W, Alabama
28. Los Angeles Lakers: Henri Veesaar, C, North Carolina
29. Detroit Pistons: Christian Anderson Jr., G, Texas Tech
30. Washington Wizards (via OKC): Matt Able, G, NC State
Second round
31. New York Knicks (via WAS): Aday Mara, B, Michigan
32. Boston Celtics (via NOP): Ryan Conwell, G, Louisville
33. Brooklyn Nets: Miles Byrd, W, San Diego State
34. Memphis Grizzlies (via IND): Braden Smith, G, Purdue
35. Sacramento Kings: Alex Karaban, W, Connecticut
36. LA Clippers: JoJo Tugler, F, Houston
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (via DAL): Keaton Wagler, W, Illinois
38. Sacramento Kings (via CHA): Richie Saunders, W, BYU
39. San Antonio Spurs (via uta): Tarris Reed Jr., B, Connecticut
40. St. Antonio Spurs (VIA PURNGUG, B, CAMSES
41. LA Clippers (via MEM): Sergio De Larrea, W, Valencia
42. Boston Celtics (via MEM): Dailyn Swain, W, Texas
43. Washington Wizards (via CHI): Zuby Ejiofor, B, St. John’s
44. Charlotte Hornets (via GSW): Joshua Jefferson, W, Iowa State
45. Houston Rockets (via PHI): Adam Atamna, G, ASVEL
46. Atlanta Hawks (via BOS): Nate Bittle, B, Oregon
47. Washington Wizards (via PHX): JT Toppin, B, Texas Tech
48. Cleveland Cavaliers: Silas Demary Jr., G, Connecticut
49. Orlando Magic: Andrej Stojakovic, W, Illinois
50. Washington Wizards (via MIN): Alex Condon, F, Florida
51. Brooklyn Nets (via ATL): Tahaad Pettiford, G, Auburn
52. San Antonio Spurs (via MIA): Johann Grunloh, B, Virginia
53. Toronto Raptors: Milos Uzan, G, Houston
54. New York Knicks: Darrion Williams, W, NC State
55. Minnesota Timberwolves (via SAS): Tomislav Ivisic, B, Illinois
56. Phoenix Suns (via DEN): KJ Lewis, G, Georgetown
57. Houston Rockets: Ja’Kobi Gillespie, G, Tennessee
58. Toronto Raptors (via LAL): Momo Faye, B, Senegal
59. New York Knicks (via DET): Tucker DeVries, W, Indiana
60. Washington Wizards (via OKC): Trey Kaufman-Renn, F, Purdue
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