Kingston Flemings

Flemings is a defense-first combo guard with impressive speed. On offense, Flemings uses his quick first step to attack on straight-line drives. He is also comfortable pulling up in the mid-range on a dime, where he gets impressive elevation to shoot over defenders. Flemings can apply rim pressure and collapse defenses, which opens up quality opportunities for teammates. Questions surrounding his potential as a three-point shooter and lack of touch around the rim are reasonable concerns from my view.

Strengths:

  • Athletic player with impressive burst off the dribble and in short areas.

  • Can stop on a dime and elevate over defenders in the mid-range area.

  • Strong point-of-attack defender with quick feet and hands

  • Leverages his rim pressure well to set up teammates for open shots.

  • Rebounds well for a guard and plays with an impressive motor on both ends of the floor.

Weaknesses:

  • Jump shot mechanics are a work in progress, leading to streaky shooting from three-point range.

  • Can play too fast off the dribble, leading to out-of-control drives.

  • Could improve his finishing in crowded paint, often takes off from too far or favors his right hand.

  • Not the most advanced ball handler, often looking to beat defenders with pure speed off the dribble.