Markelle Fultz

Markelle N'Gai Fultz (born May 29, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (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.

Markelle Fultz
Fultz with the Orlando Magic in 2019
No. 20 Orlando Magic
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1998-05-29) May 29, 1998
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolDeMatha Catholic
(Hyattsville, Maryland)
CollegeWashington (2016–2017)
NBA draft2017: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career2017–present
Career history
20172019Philadelphia 76ers
2019–presentOrlando Magic
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA Americas U18 Championship
2016 Chile National team

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.

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