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No. 1 Boston Celtics (via Nets): PG Markelle Fultz
School: Washington
Position: Point Guard
Size: 6'4"/195 pounds
Class: Freshman
2016-17 Stats: 23.2 ppg, 5.9 apg, 5.7 rpg, 1.6 spg, 1.2 bpg, .476 FG%, .413 3P%
Outlook: Last week, Fultz dropped down to number two after Lonzo Ball's early performance in the NCAA tournament. This week, he benefits from Ball's poor showing against Kentucky. As I discussed last week, there are things that Ball does better than Fultz. Like Fultz, Ball also has weaknesses. Fultz looks like the better athlete and scorer. While Ball is often seen as the better shooter, Fultz's form is much more polished and is less likely to have GM's wondering if it will succeed at the next level. We're assuming the Celtics get this pick, but the lottery has a way of doing its own thing. However, if Boston does end up with the top selection, either Ball or Fultz is a good fit in Boston. It just depends on which player Danny Ainge and the other decision makers prefer. Fultz needs to have very good answers for why Washington did not win more games as well as why he was not able to return from injury for the Huskies' final four games. (Getty)