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These are the newest Atlanta Hawks after the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft
By Alex Jones at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft has come to an end and we’ve got two new Atlanta Hawks to welcome.University of Houston guard Kingston Flemings was taken as the No. 8 overall pick and St. Johns University forward Zuby Ejiofor was drafted No. 23 overall at the Barclays Center in New York Cit...
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Why this matters in The Atlanta
The Atlanta Hawks' selections in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft bring new talent to the city, with University of Houston guard Kingston Flemings and St. Johns University forward Zuby Ejiofor set to join the team. Flemings' impressive stats, including 16.1 points per game and a 47.6% field goal percentage, suggest he could make an immediate impact on the court. Ejiofor's award-winning performance as the top center in college basketball, as recognized by the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, also bodes well for the Hawks' future. As the team looks to build on its existing roster, these additions will be closely watched by Atlanta fans. With the second round of the draft still to come, the Hawks will have another opportunity to bolster their lineup with their 57th overall pick, giving fans more to look forward to in the upcoming season.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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