Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Fred VanVleet is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.18 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Free throw percentage, and gives ground in Field goal percentage and Rebounds.
| Category | Fred VanVleet | Mikel Brown | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 12.4 | 13.2 | Mikel Brown by 0.16 |
| Rebounds | 3.2 | 3.7 | Mikel Brown by 0.22 |
| Assists | 5.2 | 4.3 | Fred VanVleet by 0.46 |
| Steals | 1.2 | 0.8 | Fred VanVleet by 1.18 |
| Blocks | 0.5 | 0.2 | Fred VanVleet by 0.43 |
| Threes made | 2.3 | 1.7 | Fred VanVleet by 0.58 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.393 | 0.409 | Mikel Brown by 0.27 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.855 | 0.772 | Fred VanVleet by 0.70 |
| Turnovers | 1.2 | 1.6 | Fred VanVleet by 0.49 |
| Total 9-cat value | -1.26 | -4.44 | Fred VanVleet |
| Overall rank | 102 | 228 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Fred VanVleet and Mikel Brown. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Fred VanVleet is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.18 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Free throw percentage, and gives ground in Field goal percentage 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.
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