Atlanta Hawks select Kingston Flemings and Zuby Ejiofor in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks addressed their roster needs during the NBA Draft held on June 24, 2026. With the 8th pick, they selected Kingston Flemings, a guard from the University of Houston, who averaged 16.1 points per game. The Hawks later chose Zuby Ejiofor at 23rd overall, a versatile forward from St. John's known for his defensive abilities. Both players aim to enhance the Hawks' competitiveness after a playoff exit against the New York Knicks. The selections mark the beginning of a new phase for the franchise as they seek to strengthen their backcourt and frontcourt depth.
- •Hawks selected Kingston Flemings with the 8th pick.
- •Flemings averaged 16.1 points per game in college.
- •Zuby Ejiofor was drafted 23rd overall.
- •Ejiofor is recognized for his defensive capabilities.
- •Selections aim to improve depth following a playoff exit.
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — The Hawks Sharpened Their Talons in the NBA Draft
"The Atlanta Hawks were a team of mystery on the first night of the NBA draft, but clues were lying around. The Hawks’ needs entering the draft were noticeable. Find a long-term point guard and solve the problems that inevitably led to their season ending against the eventual NBA champions, the New York Knicks. They […] The post The Hawks Sharpened Their Talons in the NBA Draft appeared first on The Lead.
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