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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 Houston / 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 Magnolia News
The selection of Emanuel Sharp by the Sacramento Kings brings a new level of excitement to the University of Houston community, particularly in the Magnolia area where many Cougar fans reside. With three players drafted, the University of Houston men's basketball team has cemented its reputation as a powerhouse program, attracting top talent and producing results that resonate throughout the region. The fact that Sharp, along with teammates Kingston Flemings and Chris Cenac Jr., led the team to its fifth straight 30-win season and a Sweet 16 appearance will likely have a positive impact on local recruiting, as young athletes in Magnolia and surrounding areas take notice of the program's success. As the Cougars continue to make waves in the college basketball world, fans in Montgomery County will be eagerly watching to see how Sharp and his fellow draftees perform at the next level.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / 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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