Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Aaron Wiggins is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.94 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Points, and gives ground in Turnovers and Field goal percentage.
| Category | Aaron Wiggins | Buddy Hield | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 10.4 | 5.2 | Aaron Wiggins by 1.00 |
| Rebounds | 3.3 | 1.4 | Aaron Wiggins by 0.78 |
| Assists | 2.1 | 0.7 | Aaron Wiggins by 0.73 |
| Steals | 1.2 | 0.4 | Aaron Wiggins by 2.52 |
| Blocks | 0.2 | 0.3 | Even |
| Threes made | 1.6 | 1.2 | Aaron Wiggins by 0.48 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.442 | 0.431 | Buddy Hield by 0.25 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.774 | 0.861 | Buddy Hield by 0.17 |
| Turnovers | 1.4 | 0.6 | Buddy Hield by 1.01 |
| Total 9-cat value | -3.79 | -7.73 | Aaron Wiggins |
| Overall rank | 192 | 374 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Aaron Wiggins and Buddy Hield. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Aaron Wiggins is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.94 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Points, and gives ground in Turnovers and Field goal percentage.
Per-game projections for 2026-27 converted to z-scores against the draftable pool, one per category, then totalled. A positive z means above the pool average in that category. No editorial judgement is applied.
Not necessarily. This page is 9-cat. Points leagues ignore the percentage categories and treat turnovers differently, which usually favours high-usage scorers. Switch format on the rankings page to see the other view.
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