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Houston's Kingston Flemings delivers dazzling freshman stats and 3-level scoring potential. Can he become the Kings' next star?

With the Sacramento Kings' season officially wrapped up, their 22-60 record places them in the second-best tier of draft odds, commanding a 48.1-percent chance of ending up within the top-four, with a 12.5-percent chance at the No. 1 pick.

KingsRoundtable will be looking into the top prospects in this year's draft class to help Sacramento improve on this standing.

We will highlight the most intriguing options for the Kings, which include Illinois guard Keaton Wagler and Michigan center Aday Mara.

In this profile, we highlight Houston point guard Kingston Flemings.

Prioritizing Development

Flemings, the No. 1 player in the state of Texas, ended up choosing Houston over Texas Tech, with he and his family emphasizing head coach Kelvin Sampson's culture and vision for the top-25 recruit.

Safe to say it paid off, as Flemings averaged 16.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.2 assists, shooting at a 47.6-percent mark from the field. Flemings helped lead the Cougars to a 30-win season and a fifth-straight Sweet 16 appearance.

(Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)(Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)

Freshman Campaign

Flemings had one of the best freshman seasons in Houston history, setting freshman program records for points (594) and assists (192). The 6-foot-4 guard showed great consistency throughout the season, leading the Cougars in 20-plus point performances, eclipsing 20 on 12 occasions. 

Flemings was also a unanimous first-team All-Big 12 selection, doing so in one of the toughest conferences in college basketball.

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On-Court Strengths

Flemings is a true 3-level scorer, displaying the ability to get to the rim, pull up in the mid-range and knock down the deep ball, shooting at a 38.7-percent clip. His 3-point shooting was much improved throughout the season, as his attempts looked more confident and comfortable as the year went on. 

For a guard, Flemings has great lift on his jump shot, paired with a natural athleticism that allows him to shoot over the top of contesting defenders. He is also explosive when attacking the rim, possessing the ability and twitchiness to make adjustments mid-air.

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Areas for Improvement

Flemings needs to continue to work on his 3-point shot to reach the high-level shooting standards of the NBA. His percentages are solid, but his attempts were limited, averaging just about three attempts and one make per outing. 

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Projected Draft Position

CBS Sports' latest mock draft shows Flemings being taken sixth overall. This may higher than most projections, but he definitely will be taken within the top 10.

Flemings' combination of versatile scoring and willingness to share the ball makes him an intriguing candidate for teams looking for a lead guard. The Kings fit this criteria, as they are looking for their point guard of the future. 

Wherever he lands, Flemings will instantly provide a level of continuity and defensive intensity from his time with Sampson, while providing high upside as an NBA-type scorer. 

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