Irish CJ Fulton Joins Timberwolves NBA Summer League Roster

Irish basketball player CJ Fulton, a 6'3" point guard known for his impressive assist-to-turnover ratio in NCAA basketball, will join the Minnesota Timberwolves for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas starting July 10. Despite going undrafted in the recent NBA Draft, Fulton drew interest from the Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets through pre-draft workouts, with the Timberwolves adding him to their Summer League roster to address their need for a reliable playmaker following turnover issues and veteran Mike Conley's nearing retirement. Fulton played college basketball for Lafayette and the Charleston Cougars, averaging 7.8 points and 6.5 assists in his senior year, and is poised to be the third Irish-born player competing at the highest U.S. basketball level. The Timberwolves, who have reached the Western Conference finals in the past two seasons, will play against teams such as the New Orleans Pelicans, Phoenix, Denver, and Detroit during the Summer League. This tournament serves as a critical opportunity for Fulton to showcase his skills to NBA teams, the G-League, and European scouts, while also competing against fellow Timberwolves prospect Rob Dillingham. His performance could determine his future with the Timberwolves and highlight Ireland's growing presence in professional basketball.