Hundreds of Atlanta Hawks fans packed State Farm Arena on Tuesday night for the team’s official 2026 NBA Draft Party, celebrating the newest additions to the franchise as Atlanta selected Kingston Flemings with the No. 8 overall pick and Zuby Ejiofor with the No. 23 overall selection in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Fans gathered inside the award-winning arena to watch the draft unfold live on the jumbotron, creating an electric atmosphere as the Hawks made their first-round selections. The event featured appearances from Harry the Hawk, the ATL Hawks Dancers, and Hawks Entertainment, giving fans the opportunity to celebrate the team’s future together.
Atlanta entered the evening with two first-round selections, holding the No. 8 and No. 23 picks. The Hawks used those selections to add Flemings, a dynamic guard known for his athleticism and playmaking ability, and Ejiofor, a versatile forward whose physical presence and rebounding are expected to strengthen Atlanta’s frontcourt.
The annual Draft Party once again brought together Hawks fans from across the city to share in one of the organization’s biggest offseason moments. Tickets were available for $5, with all proceeds benefiting the Atlanta Hawks Foundation, continuing the team’s commitment to supporting communities throughout metro Atlanta.
With the additions of Flemings and Ejiofor, the Hawks now turn their attention to Summer League and preparations for the 2026-27 NBA season as the organization’s newest rookies begin their NBA journeys.
