Houston Cougars Draft Trio

Big 12 Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Houston basketball is exploding on the national stage, turning into a NBA draft factory under Kelvin Sampson’s leadership. For the first time ever, three Cougars—Kingston Flemings (8th overall to Atlanta), Chris Cenac Jr. (27th to Boston), and Emanuel Sharp (45th to Sacramento)—were selected in the 2026 draft. The success isn’t just about picks—it’s about culture, with standout defenders like Joseph Tugler showing NBA potential and rising stars like Dedan Thomas Jr. and Delrecco Gillespie lighting up the Big 12. Houston’s pipeline to the pros is firing on all cylinders, and the future looks…