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Five Star Recruit Picks Washington over Big Time Suitors

Markelle Fultz, a 6’4″ shooting guard from DeMatha High School in Maryland, has committed to Washington this evening.

Here is Scout.com with the report where Fultz talks about how trust led to the decision of playing for the Huskies.

Washington was able to fend off Kentucky, Louisville, North Carolina, Arizona, Xavier, Miami, and a host of other suitors, and on the visit his relationship and trust sealed the deal for the Huskies.

“I just had a great trust in them,” said Fultz. “The visit didn’t change anything, it strengthened everything and I just knew it was the right place for me.