Tyler Herro was rated a four‑star in high school—a snapshot, not a ceiling.

At Kentucky, he refined midrange reads in PnR, weak‑side cutting, and spot‑up stability under pressure.

In the NBA, his scoring kit expanded: hesitations, step‑backs, floaters, and mismatch pacing—making him a microwave and finisher in bench or starting units.

The jump from four‑star to efficient pro rotation reflects skill growth plus confidence; raising the ceiling further requires steadier defense and handling pressure on‑ball.

Stars guide recruiting, but long‑term training quality, contact adaptation, and big‑stage decisions steer careers.