Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Jalen Smith is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.65 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Threes made and Rebounds, and gives ground in Turnovers and Field goal percentage.
| Category | Hannes Steinbach | Jalen Smith | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 8.3 | 9.5 | Jalen Smith by 0.23 |
| Rebounds | 5.3 | 6.4 | Jalen Smith by 0.42 |
| Assists | 1.0 | 1.3 | Jalen Smith by 0.17 |
| Steals | 0.5 | 0.6 | Jalen Smith by 0.35 |
| Blocks | 0.8 | 0.8 | Even |
| Threes made | 0.4 | 1.3 | Jalen Smith by 0.96 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.480 | 0.471 | Even |
| Free throw percentage | 0.756 | 0.787 | Jalen Smith by 0.16 |
| Turnovers | 1.0 | 1.3 | Hannes Steinbach by 0.46 |
| Total 9-cat value | -5.63 | -3.98 | Jalen Smith |
| Overall rank | 267 | 202 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Hannes Steinbach and Jalen Smith. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Jalen Smith is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.65 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Threes made and Rebounds, and gives ground in Turnovers and Field goal 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.
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.