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 3.04 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Rebounds, and gives ground in Assists and Blocks.
| Category | Brandin Podziemski | Mikel Brown | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 13.8 | 13.2 | Even |
| Rebounds | 5.9 | 3.7 | Brandin Podziemski by 0.88 |
| Assists | 4.1 | 4.3 | Even |
| Steals | 1.2 | 0.8 | Brandin Podziemski by 1.12 |
| Blocks | 0.2 | 0.2 | Even |
| Threes made | 2.0 | 1.7 | Brandin Podziemski by 0.28 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.449 | 0.409 | Brandin Podziemski by 0.65 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.775 | 0.772 | Even |
| Turnovers | 1.6 | 1.6 | Even |
| Total 9-cat value | -1.40 | -4.44 | Brandin Podziemski |
| Overall rank | 111 | 228 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Brandin Podziemski and Mikel Brown. 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 3.04 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Rebounds, and gives ground in Assists and Blocks.
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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