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 0.47 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Free throw percentage and Steals, and gives ground in Field goal percentage and Turnovers.
| Category | Derik Queen | Nic Claxton | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 14.2 | 12.4 | Derik Queen by 0.33 |
| Rebounds | 7.8 | 8.0 | Even |
| Assists | 4.1 | 3.1 | Derik Queen by 0.51 |
| Steals | 1.2 | 0.8 | Derik Queen by 1.37 |
| Blocks | 0.9 | 1.5 | Nic Claxton by 0.97 |
| Threes made | 0.4 | 0.1 | Derik Queen by 0.37 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.486 | 0.610 | Nic Claxton by 1.69 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.793 | 0.580 | Derik Queen by 2.04 |
| Turnovers | 2.4 | 1.4 | Nic Claxton by 1.42 |
| Total 9-cat value | -1.03 | -1.50 | Derik Queen |
| Overall rank | 95 | 117 | |
| Status | Available | DTD |
Full profiles: Derik Queen and Nic Claxton. 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 0.47 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Free throw percentage and Steals, and gives ground in Field goal percentage 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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