Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Brandin Podziemski is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.21 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Rebounds, and gives ground in Free throw percentage and Threes made.
| Category | Anfernee Simons | Brandin Podziemski | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 13.5 | 13.8 | Even |
| Rebounds | 2.3 | 5.9 | Brandin Podziemski by 1.47 |
| Assists | 3.2 | 4.1 | Brandin Podziemski by 0.44 |
| Steals | 0.5 | 1.2 | Brandin Podziemski by 1.93 |
| Blocks | 0.1 | 0.2 | Brandin Podziemski by 0.23 |
| Threes made | 2.5 | 2.0 | Anfernee Simons by 0.50 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.427 | 0.449 | Brandin Podziemski by 0.42 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.900 | 0.775 | Anfernee Simons by 0.68 |
| Turnovers | 1.5 | 1.6 | Even |
| Total 9-cat value | -4.61 | -1.40 | Brandin Podziemski |
| Overall rank | 234 | 111 | |
| Status | DTD | Available |
Full profiles: Anfernee Simons and Brandin Podziemski. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Brandin Podziemski is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.21 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Rebounds, and gives ground in Free throw percentage and Threes made.
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.
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