Kingston Flemings isn’t flying under the radar anymore-if he ever truly was. Houston’s dynamic guard put together the kind of performance against No. 16 BYU that doesn’t just turn heads-it demands attention.
Flemings was the best player on the floor, and he played like he knew it. No forcing, no flash for the sake of it-just a confident, composed display of everything that’s made him one of the most exciting guards in the college game this season.
He dropped 19 points, grabbed five boards, dished out five assists, and was relentless on the defensive end. It wasn’t just the stat line that stood out-it was the way he controlled the game.
This wasn’t a breakout. This was a confirmation.
He played with the kind of poise that makes you forget he’s still in college. Whether he was slicing through BYU’s defense or locking in on the perimeter, Flemings looked like a player who knows exactly who he is-and more importantly, knows what he’s capable of.
ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla echoed that sentiment after the game, and he didn’t hold back. Fraschilla, who spent nearly two decades in Texas and has followed Flemings’ development closely, offered high praise-comparing his game to some of the NBA’s elite guards, not to box him in, but to emphasize just how unique his blend of talent, toughness, and confidence really is.
“Kingston Flemings is- I knew how good he was because I lived in Texas for 19 years, but he’s better than advertised,” Fraschilla said. “I don’t know if he’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or he’s Russell Westbrook.
He’s Kingston Flemings. It’s not just the talent, the speed, the skill.
It’s the confidence. The ability to be coached hard.
And also the fact that when he’s out there, he’s a total fan of the game. I can’t say enough good things about him.
And by the way, off the court he’s a wonderful young man.”
That kind of praise doesn’t come lightly, especially from someone who’s seen as much talent come through the ranks as Fraschilla has. But what stands out most is the idea that Flemings doesn’t need a comparison. He’s not the next anyone-he’s carving his own path.
And right now, that path is looking more and more like it leads to something special. Whether it’s his explosiveness off the dribble, his court vision, or the way he hounds opposing guards on defense, Flemings is showing the full package. He’s a coach’s dream: skilled, fearless, and fully bought in.
Houston has a star in the backcourt, and the rest of the country is starting to realize it. Kingston Flemings isn’t just a name to know-he’s a name to remember.