Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Derrick White is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.53 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Blocks and Turnovers, and gives ground in Field goal percentage and Free throw percentage.
| Category | Derrick White | Desmond Bane | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 16.7 | 20.4 | Desmond Bane by 0.70 |
| Rebounds | 4.4 | 4.3 | Even |
| Assists | 5.2 | 4.1 | Derrick White by 0.55 |
| Steals | 1.0 | 1.1 | Desmond Bane by 0.15 |
| Blocks | 1.2 | 0.4 | Derrick White by 1.38 |
| Threes made | 2.9 | 2.3 | Derrick White by 0.67 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.423 | 0.482 | Desmond Bane by 1.26 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.881 | 0.904 | Desmond Bane by 0.71 |
| Turnovers | 1.7 | 2.2 | Derrick White by 0.74 |
| Total 9-cat value | +1.47 | +0.94 | Derrick White |
| Overall rank | 32 | 43 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Derrick White and Desmond Bane. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Derrick White is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.53 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Blocks and Turnovers, and gives ground in Field goal percentage and Free throw 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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