Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Luke Kennard carries more total 9-cat value, by 0.81, but he wins only 3 of the nine categories against 5. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Turnovers and Field goal percentage, not their number. In a points league or a roto season that is the better player. In weekly head-to-head, where you win by taking more categories, Ben Saraf may suit you better.
| Category | Ben Saraf | Luke Kennard | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 9.3 | 7.6 | Ben Saraf by 0.33 |
| Rebounds | 2.4 | 2.2 | Even |
| Assists | 3.5 | 1.7 | Ben Saraf by 0.91 |
| Steals | 1.0 | 0.7 | Ben Saraf by 0.90 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.1 | Ben Saraf by 0.24 |
| Threes made | 0.7 | 1.4 | Luke Kennard by 0.76 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.431 | 0.535 | Luke Kennard by 1.10 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.801 | 0.667 | Ben Saraf by 0.35 |
| Turnovers | 2.2 | 0.9 | Luke Kennard by 1.79 |
| Total 9-cat value | -6.44 | -5.63 | Luke Kennard |
| Overall rank | 309 | 266 | |
| Status | Available | DTD |
Full profiles: Ben Saraf and Luke Kennard. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Luke Kennard carries more total 9-cat value, by 0.81, but he wins only 3 of the nine categories against 5. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Turnovers and Field goal percentage, not their number. In a points league or a roto season that is the better player. In weekly head-to-head, where you win by taking more categories, Ben Saraf may suit you better.
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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