The record-breaking playmaker brings his elite vision and Big 12 scoring punch to Los Angeles, securing a professional opportunity after a historic single-season assist performance at UCF.
Following the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Draft, both UCF players, Riley Kugel and Themus Fulks, remained undrafted, which was the likely outcome.
Now, both players have the opportunity to pursue deals with NBA franchises as UDFAs, with Fulks cashing in on Thursday.
Revealed by @UCF_MBB on X, Fulks has signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, likely ending up on a two-way deal.
Fulks, who was one of the Knights' most valuable players last season, will bring a high-level playmaking ability to the next level, while providing scoring punches when needed.
Fulks averaged 14 points, 6.7 assists and 3 rebounds, shooting a team-high 46.2% from the field in his lone season with the Knights.
The former Milwaukee standout served as UCF's tablesetter, frequently pushing pace and finding his teammates for high-level looks.
For his play, Fulks earned Third-Team All-Big 12 Honors, marking the first time a Knight has found their way onto an Big 12 All-Conference Team. He also was named to the Big 12 Starting Five three times throughout the season, providing consistent playmaking and efficient scoring to head coach Johnny Dawkins and the Knights.
Fulks' touch is impressive around the rim, while his ability to rise up and knock down jumpers at his spots is notable.
During UCF's 97-84 rout of No. 19 BYU, Fulks scored 24 points while dropping 11 dimes.
His tenth made history, breaking the UCF single-season record for assists, breaking the previous mark of 183 set by Knights Hall of Famer Sinua Phillips (1991-1994).
By the end of the season, Fulks racked up 222 dimes, beating out the previous record by a wide margin.
Both Fulks and Kugel had the opportunity to play at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, making the most out of their additional opportunity to show their skills against the top seniors in college basketball.
In Fulks' PIT debut, he scored 12 points, adding six assists and two steals.
While Fulks' vision is his biggest strength, it can also make him a bit too creative with his passes.
At times, Fulks caught the turnover bug last season, but would usually slow himself down and make up for his mistakes.
Fulks' 39.2% mark from 3-point range was a big improvement, but the 6-foot-2 lead guard will need to continue to develop his shot from distance.
Right away, his ability to play make and get his teammates involved will be attractive to Los Angeles' bench unit, which is seeking shot creation and sound ball handling.
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