Kyle Kuzma wasn’t an early college centerpiece; after a redshirt and rotation roles, his value emerged.

He blends mobility and touch: rim runs, transition trails, and midrange pull-ups formed the base, later adding weak-side threes and pressure reads to fit many lineups.

“College bench” describes a phase, not a ceiling.

In the NBA he has filled spacer four, secondary handler, and finisher roles; adaptability keeps him valuable.

The lesson: NCAA roles don’t dictate pro outcomes—skill stacking, physical adaptation, and decision-making growth do.