Sacramento Kings select Emanuel Sharp in 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:31 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Sacramento Kings selected guard Emanuel Sharp with the No. 45 overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Sharp leaves Houston as a record-breaking shooter and one of the program's top players, holding the all-time record for three-pointers made. He averaged 15.5 points per game in his senior season, contributing to Houston's success under coach Kelvin Sampson. Sharp's unique international background includes triple citizenship and a family legacy in basketball, with his father, Derrick Sharp, being a notable player in Israeli basketball. The Kings aim to enhance team depth with Sharp's proven shooting ability.
- •Emanuel Sharp selected 45th by Sacramento Kings in NBA Draft.
- •Sharp holds record for most three-pointers made at Houston.
- •He averaged 15.5 points and 37.2% from three-point range as a senior.
- •Sharp has triple citizenship through Israel, the U.S., and the U.K.
- •His father, Derrick Sharp, had a storied career with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Emanuel Sharp? Sacramento Kings land Houston legend with unique international background in NBA Draft
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