March Madness is underway and today's college stars have a chance to cement themselves in this summer's NBA draft class. The 2026 draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY's latest mock draft, Houston's Kingston Flemings is expected to go in the first round.

Here's how USA TODAY currently projects the guard's draft night will play out.

Kingston Flemings 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 5 overall, Utah Jazz

All picks based on Tankathon lottery projection

Kalbrosky's Analysis:

The Jazz currently have the worst defensive rating in the league but could potentially improve that by selecting Houston freshman Kingston Flemings. The All-Big 12 guard has several games when he has recorded at least three steals, notching eight against Arizona State earlier this season. He scored 42 points against No. 11 Texas Tech on Jan. 24 and had a strong performance against Baylor, recording 21 points with seven assists and two steals on March 4. With highs as high as his thus far, it will not take long for him to hear his name called on draft night.

See USA TODAY's full mock draft here

Kingston Flemings player profile

(all stats as of March 15)

• Position: Guard
• Current Team: Houston
• 16.4 points per game
• 3.9 rebounds per game
• 5.3 assists per game
• 47.5% field goal percentage
• 39.2% three-point field goal percentage

Utah Jazz 2026 projected draft picks

• No. 5

All picks based on Tankathon lottery projection

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