2016 Nike Hoop Summit: US Team Practice Day One standouts - MARKELLE FULTZ - ALL-MET ELITE

2016

 Nike Hoop Summit

US Team Practice

 Day One Standouts 

MARKELLE FULTZ

ALL-MET ELITE

 

DEMATHA HS.

HYATTSVILLE MD.

BY: MIKE SCHMITZ

COURTESY: DRAFTEXPRESS.COM

 

Washington signee Markelle Fultz also impressed with his combination of scoring and distributing. At 6' 4” with a 6' 8.5” wingspan, big hands and a nice frame, Fultz has the tools and game to play either guard spot, although he shined most as a primary ball handler on Wednesday. He's slippery with the ball thanks to his ability to change speeds and directions on a dime, and plays with a level of creativity you don't often see among kids his age.

Fultz is a capable shooter off the catch and does a tremendous job setting up his pull ups with hesitations, sudden dribble moves and solid footwork. Although more smooth than explosive, he's crafty around the rim, often employing wrong foot floaters to keep the defense off balance. Futlz also showed impressive vision and timing as a passer, and made plays in the passing lanes with his length. He continued to prove why he's considered one of the top guard prospects in the 2016 class.

The 2016 Nike Hoop Summit will be broadcast live on ESPN2 at 3 p.m. EDT on Saturday, April 9 from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Mike Couzens will handle play-by-play and Paul Biancardi and Fran Fraschilla will be analysts.