The University of Washington has sent just 31 players to the NBA, and while the program may not have a reputation for churning out NBA prospects, it has had its share of notable alums. Isaiah Thomas, Brandon Roy, Detlef Schrempf, James Edwards, and the Phoenix Suns’ own Marquese Chriss all suited up for the Huskies during their college careers before moving on to the pros.
And now Markelle Fultz is set to add his name to the list.
The top pick on most draft boards since the beginning of the 2016-17 college basketball season, Fultz possesses a blend of physical traits, athleticism, and ability that leaves talent evaluators drooling.