Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Julian Strawther is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.90 of total value. He takes 3 of the nine categories, gaining most in Points and Field goal percentage, and gives ground in Steals and Rebounds.
| Category | Dalton Knecht | Julian Strawther | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 6.0 | 7.9 | Julian Strawther by 0.36 |
| Rebounds | 2.1 | 2.0 | Even |
| Assists | 1.0 | 1.0 | Even |
| Steals | 0.6 | 0.5 | Dalton Knecht by 0.28 |
| Blocks | 0.1 | 0.2 | Julian Strawther by 0.18 |
| Threes made | 1.2 | 1.3 | Even |
| Field goal percentage | 0.395 | 0.445 | Julian Strawther by 0.36 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.813 | 0.820 | Even |
| Turnovers | 0.6 | 0.5 | Even |
| Total 9-cat value | -7.34 | -6.44 | Julian Strawther |
| Overall rank | 356 | 308 | |
| Status | Available | OUT |
Full profiles: Dalton Knecht and Julian Strawther. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Julian Strawther is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.90 of total value. He takes 3 of the nine categories, gaining most in Points and Field goal percentage, and gives ground in Steals and Rebounds.
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.
Projections already carry an expected minutes load, but they cannot price a player who is ruled out. Current status is shown beside each name, so check it before acting.