June 23, 2017

For Immediate Release

Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Congratulates Prince George’s County Native Markelle Fultz on Being Selected Number One in the 2017 NBA Draft

DeMatha High School Basketball Star from Upper Marlboro, MD selected No. 1 by the Philadelphia 76ers

Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net

Upper Marlboro, MD – Last night, University of Washington Huskies standout point guard and Upper Marlboro native, Markelle Fultz, was selected as the first pick in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.  Fultz attended DeMatha High School in Hyattsville after attending James Madison Middle School in Upper Marlboro.  Today, Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin (D-District 9) issued the following statement:

“It is with great Prince George’s County pride that I congratulate Upper Marlboro’s very own Markelle Fultz on becoming the top pick in the 2017 NBA draft.  Markelle’s work ethic and determination are a result of his outstanding character and the wonderful influence of his family, especially his mother, Ebony Fultz, and the community that nurtured him.  Markelle overcame being cut from his high school basketball team as a sophomore to become the country’s most sought after college talent.  In three and a half years’ time, Markelle went from being a junior varsity high school basketball player to the top pick in the NBA Draft.  Markelle, Prince George’s County congratulates you.  We celebrate your incredible successes and are excited about the promise of your next great steps in the NBA.  May God bless and guide your future, for the best is yet to come.”

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