One Texas family solidified its reputation as basketball royalty in the Lone Star State.
Bella Flemings, a senior guard at Brennan High School in San Antonio, was named MaxPreps Texas High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year on Wednesday. This recognition comes after a season in which she averaged 18.9 points per game, helping lead Brennan to the semifinals of the UIL State Tournament. Bella’s achievement is a moment of celebration, and it’s not the first such accolade in the family.
Her brother, Kingston Flemings, was awarded MaxPreps’ Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season, earning the honor at the end of his senior year at Brennan. Per Chron’s research, it’s the first time a pair of siblings has ever won such an award in back-to-back years.
The Flemings family took note of the rare achievement on Wednesday, with Shayla Flemings, the siblings’ mom, posting a sweet note on social media.
“Aww my babies Twinning,” Shayla Flemings said on social media. “So proud of them!”
Kingston added some humor to the occasion with a fitting meme for the dual achievements.
“Family,” Bella tweeted, acknowledging the historic family feat.
Bella signed with the Duke Blue Devils in November and is set to begin her freshman season with the ACC power in 2026-27. She can only hope to match her brother’s success as a college freshman.
Duke has never won the women’s NCAA tournament, nor has the Houston men’s team. However, both are current powers in their respective sports and are within striking distance of the championship each season. With a superstar Flemings sibling for each program, perhaps a historic title will soon come.