NBA Comparison: Kyle Kuzma

Strengths: 6’8 athletic forward … Very good length … Very strong frame and has done a good job filling it out. Good combination of strength and fluidity … High-level athlete, agile, and well-coordinated. Quick off the ground. Runs the floor with long strides … Good release point on shot. Solid midrange pull-up and shoots well from 3PT. Shot 41.4% 3PT% on 2.1 3PT attempts per game over the Nike EYBL in 2023 … Reliable free throw shooter. Shot 85.2% FT% over the Nike EYBL in 2023 … Solid rebounder for position. Averaged 5.6 rebounds per game over the Nike EYBL and 6.4 rebounds per game at the NBPA top 100 in 2023 … Solid ball-handler, effective crossover, and slashing ability overall. Shows some wiggle and ability to read & react on drives. Can start the offense after defensive rebounds … Sees over the defense with solid court vision, makes accurate cross-court passes, and keeps turnovers low. Good timing hitting cutters in the half-court. Averaged 2.1 assists to 1.6 turnovers per game over the Nike EYBL and 3.2 assists to 1.4 turnovers per game at the NBPA Top 100 in 2023 … Versatile defender. Solid lateral quickness staying in front of the ball. Blocks shots well with good timing, especially for position. Averaged 1.4 blocks per game over the Nike EYBL and 1.2 blocks per game at the NBPA Top 100 in 2023 …

Weaknesses: Low scoring numbers. Can improve technique as a finisher and scoring efficiency. Makes a nice move and maneuvers around the defense to miss the layup on somewhat frequent occasions. Picks up charges taking it to the basket at times. Averaged 9.1 points per game on 44.1% FG% over the Nike EYBL and 4.6 points per game on 38.5% FG% at the NBPA Top 100 in 2023 … Can be more aggressive and doesn’t draw many fouls. Only shot 1.9 free throws per game over the Nike EYBL and only shot 1 free throw over 5 games at the NBPA Top 100 in 2023 …

Outlook: Arizona commit … Transferred to Centennial for his senior year …

Evan Tomes 10/23/23