Kyle Kuzma
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 215
College: Utah
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 7/24/1995
2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 47
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2017 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 27 by the Brooklyn Nets (Rights traded to the Los Angeles Lakers)
Pros:
Adequate shooter, has stretch big potential
Decent low post scorer
Excels at scoring on the move
Solid playmaker
Gifted rebounder
Good size to play either forward position
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
May struggle to guard quicker players
Does not collect many steals or blocks
Only an average athlete
Overshadowed by higher profile teammates in his first two years
Relative late bloomer
Summary:
Kyle Kuzma is a skilled, combination forward that can score the basketball in a variety of ways. He is also a very good passer for a player his size. Plus, he rebounds the ball well, as he has shown a marked improvement this year.
However, he is not a very good three-point shooter. Defensively, he may be a position defender, but he does not collect many steals or blocks. Right now, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2017 NBA Draft.
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