Will Markelle Fultz Land Top Spot In 2017 NBA Draft?
By Bret Stuter
As the NCAA Mens basketball runs full swing at the NCAA Tournament, the University of Washington Huskies say farewell to Markelle Fultz
Months ago, University of Washington Huskies point guard Markelle Fultz was the toast of the NCAA and the NBA. Throughout it all, he maintained a low key demeanor. Fame did not seem to go to his head, despite national recognition as the top ranked college player heading towards the 2017 NBA Draft
Fultz to the NBA Draft-It was an honor to play in front of the Husky fans and I really appreciate all of the support you guys have given me. pic.twitter.com/sLDPltlHNZ
— Washington Men's Basketball (@UW_MBB) March 10, 2017
Markelle Fultz’s decision to go pro came as no surprise. It was expected. But the almost annointing presumption of his selection at the top of the 2017 NBA Draft is fading now. Lonzo Ball is in the NCAA Tournament. Josh Jackson is in the NCAA Tournament. Malik Monk and De’Aaron Fox are in the NCAA Tournament.
Markelle Fultz is not.
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Earlier in the season, the NCAA Tournament possibilities did not matter to the grand scheme of things. Now? Like it or not, the myopia of current events weighs more heavily than recent history, or distant past. Just a short time ago, the nation watched a humble, seldom recognized Markelle Fultz navigate a day at the University of Washington. Top prospect of the NBA, incognito.
Ah, but those were the days my friend, we thought they’d never end. But they have. And now, questions arise. Will the momentum of his season carry him to the top of the 2017 NBA Draft?