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Emanuel Sharp becomes 3rd UH Cougar taken in NBA Draft, 45th to Kings in 2nd Round
By Randy McIlvoy at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
University of Houston guard Emanuel Sharp became the latest Cougar to enter the professional ranks when he was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the #45 overall pick in the Second Round of the 2026 NBA Draft includes Barclays Center on Tuesday night.Sharp watched the Draft with his family, fr...
Key takeaway With Sharp’s selection, the 2025-26 Cougars set a school single-season record with their third student-athlete selected in the NBA Draft.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The selection of Emanuel Sharp by the Sacramento Kings marks a significant milestone for the University of Houston's men's basketball program, cementing its reputation as a hub for NBA talent in the Houston area. With three players drafted, the Cougars have tied with several top-tier programs, demonstrating the team's ability to compete at the highest level. This achievement is likely to have a positive impact on local recruiting, as prospective student-athletes take notice of the program's success in sending players to the NBA. The fact that Sharp, along with fellow draftees Kingston Flemings and Chris Cenac Jr., contributed to the team's fifth straight 30-win season and seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance, will likely boost interest in the program among local fans and potentially lead to increased attendance at home games.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? University of Houston guard Emanuel Sharp became the latest Cougar to enter the professional ranks when he was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the #45 overall pick in the Second Round of the 2026 NBA Draft includes Barclays Center on Tuesday night.Sharp watched the Draft with his family, fr...
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