Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Markelle N'Gai Fultz was born on May 29, 1998 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He is a point guard in the NBA.

He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies before being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft.

During his single season (2016–17) with the Huskies, Fultz played point guard and shooting guard. Despite Washington's relatively disappointing year, he was named a third-team All-American and first-team All-Pac-12. He began his NBA career with the 76ers before being traded to the Magic in 2019.

Fultz was the first pick in the draft for good reason, averaging 23.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in his one season at the University of Washington. The former Husky erupted for at least 30 points five times that year, including against Colorado when he poured in 37.