Sacramento Kings select Emanuel Sharp in 2026 NBA Draft

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.

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