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Washington Basketball Markelle Fultz naturally versatile

By Bret Stuter

Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) takes a shot during warm-ups before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) takes a shot during warm-ups before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 22: The draft board is seen displaying picks 1 through 30 after the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 22: The draft board is seen displaying picks 1 through 30 after the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

NBA mock draft board

To learn a little bit about that, let’s look at the team draft board as projected after the lottery.  So Sixer Sense’s Christopher Kline authored a post lottery mock which spells out the reason for Fultz’s top billing

"“Fultz is in a class of his own this year, which is impressive given the sheer talent gracing the front end of this year’s rookie crop. He combines the physical tools (6-4 with a 6-9 wingspan) and the all-around repertoire needed to make an immediate impact at the next level, boasting markedly fewer weaknesses than your typical 19-year-old point guard. (Fultz) scores well at all three levels, while doing so both in volume and with a sense of control that seldom manifests in rookie players.(In fact,) He doesn’t get rattled easily and, for the most part, avoids unforced errors.”"

The NBA mock draft boards had a solid consensus at number one. Fultz was the guy. While some projected other prospect potential higher, or specific skills to a point guard higher, those prospects fell short in some categories.

Washington Basketball guard Markelle Fultz did not.

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