Markelle Fultz
Height: 6-4
Weight: 195
College: Washington
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 5/29/1998
2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 1
Projected Draft Range: Top 5
2017 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 1 by the Philadelphia 76ers
Pros:
Gifted scorer off the dribble
Very good shooter from all over the floor
Terrific playmaker
Very good rebounder
Rock solid defender that can rack up steals and blocks
Smart player that has a very good feel for the game
Great athlete
Great size for position
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Tendency to rush plays in traffic
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can have lapses defensively
Summary:
Markelle Fultz is the early front-runner to be the top pick for the 2017 Draft. Many eyes will focus in on him to see if he can meet or exceed the lofty expectations that await him. With his size, athleticism, and skill level, he is projected to be a Kyrie Irving-type of point guard that could be a franchise-level player for an NBA team.
Links:
Games Scouted:
11/22/16 Washington vs. Long Beach State
If you use any portion of this material, please credit NBA Scouting Live.
