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Emanuel Sharp becomes 3rd UH Cougar taken in NBA Draft, 45th to Kings in 2nd Round
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk Randy McIlvoy , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The selection was made in the Second Round of the draft, with Sharp being the 45th overall pick.
A University of Houston guard has been selected in the NBA Draft. Emanuel Sharp was chosen by the Sacramento Kings. The selection was made in the Second Round of the draft, with Sharp being the 45th overall pick.
Sharp is the third University of Houston Cougar to be taken in the NBA Draft. He watched the draft with his family. The event took place at the Barclays Center on a Tuesday night.
Further details about Emanuel Sharp's selection are available from the source. The community in Magnolia , TX, can find more information about this local athlete's achievement through KPRC 2 Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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