Meleek Thomas selected by Sacramento Kings in NBA Draft
Former WPIAL basketball star at Lincoln Park is headed to NBA
Updated: 8:37 PM EDT Jun 24, 2026
Meleek Thomas, a former WPIAL basketball star, is headed to the NBA.The Sacramento Kings selected Thomas in the second round of the NBA draft on Wednesday night in Brooklyn, New York.Thomas averaged 15.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game as a freshman at Arkansas, where he played for head coach John Calipari.Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube ChannelThe 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard was the second-leading scorer for a Razorbacks team that advanced to the Sweet 16 in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.Thomas helped Lincoln Park win back-to-back WPIAL and state championships, then moved on to the Atlanta-based Overtime Elite league before enrolling at Arkansas.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
NEW YORK —
Meleek Thomas, a former WPIAL basketball star, is headed to the NBA.
The Sacramento Kings selected Thomas in the second round of the NBA draft on Wednesday night in Brooklyn, New York.
Thomas averaged 15.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game as a freshman at Arkansas, where he played for head coach John Calipari.
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The 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard was the second-leading scorer for a Razorbacks team that advanced to the Sweet 16 in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Thomas helped Lincoln Park win back-to-back WPIAL and state championships, then moved on to the Atlanta-based Overtime Elite league before enrolling at Arkansas.
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