With an ESPNU audience watching, 2016 5-star prospect Markelle Fultz out of famed DeMatha H.S. in Maryland gave his verbal commit to the Washington Huskies over offers from Louisville, Arizona, Kentucky and more.
What was at first viewed nationally as a longshot (if even given consideration at all) then snowballed today into a near-consensus is now a reality - Markelle Fultz is a Washington Husky:
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) August 21, 2015
It's not hyperbole to suggest this may be the biggest commitment in program history. Lorenzo Romar has landed a number of 5-star prospects in his career: Martell Webster, Jon Brockman, Spencer Hawes, Quincy Pondexter, Abdul Gaddy and Tony Wroten.