The son of former Ireland international Adrian Fulton, CJ formerly played for St Malachy’s College and Belfast Star, helping the latter win the Basketball Ireland Super League title for the first time in 21 years in 2020.

He moved to the Winchendon School in Boston before securing a collegiate scholarship with Pennsylvania-based Lafayette University.

Following a move to Charleston Cougars, he made his debut in college basketball’s ‘March Madness’ tournament in 2024 after helping his side win the CAA Conference Tournament.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have reached the NBA’s Western Conference finals in each of the past two seasons, losing the best-of-seven series to the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Timberwolves roster includes three-time All-Star guard Anthony Edwards, the NBA’s number one draft pick in 2020.