Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Derik Queen is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.71 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Assists, and gives ground in Threes made and Turnovers.
| Category | Derik Queen | Jabari Smith | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 14.2 | 15.4 | Jabari Smith by 0.24 |
| Rebounds | 7.8 | 6.4 | Derik Queen by 0.57 |
| Assists | 4.1 | 1.7 | Derik Queen by 1.20 |
| Steals | 1.2 | 0.7 | Derik Queen by 1.65 |
| Blocks | 0.9 | 0.9 | Even |
| Threes made | 0.4 | 2.2 | Jabari Smith by 1.80 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.486 | 0.448 | Derik Queen by 0.76 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.793 | 0.793 | Even |
| Turnovers | 2.4 | 1.3 | Jabari Smith by 1.52 |
| Total 9-cat value | -1.03 | -1.74 | Derik Queen |
| Overall rank | 95 | 122 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Derik Queen and Jabari Smith. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Derik Queen is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.71 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Assists, and gives ground in Threes made and Turnovers.
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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