Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Ben Saraf is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.52 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Points, and gives ground in Turnovers and Field goal percentage.
| Category | Ben Saraf | Malachi Smith | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 9.3 | 1.9 | Ben Saraf by 1.42 |
| Rebounds | 2.4 | 0.9 | Ben Saraf by 0.63 |
| Assists | 3.5 | 0.8 | Ben Saraf by 1.41 |
| Steals | 1.0 | 0.1 | Ben Saraf by 2.64 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.0 | Ben Saraf by 0.52 |
| Threes made | 0.7 | 0.2 | Ben Saraf by 0.40 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.431 | 0.500 | Malachi Smith by 0.74 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.801 | 1.000 | Even |
| Turnovers | 2.2 | 0.2 | Malachi Smith by 2.69 |
| Total 9-cat value | -6.44 | -9.96 | Ben Saraf |
| Overall rank | 309 | 454 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Ben Saraf and Malachi Smith. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Ben Saraf is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.52 of total value. He takes 6 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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