Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Isaiah Stewart is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.61 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Blocks and Field goal percentage, and gives ground in Steals and Threes made.
| Category | Isaiah Stewart | Jalen Smith | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 11.6 | 9.5 | Isaiah Stewart by 0.41 |
| Rebounds | 6.5 | 6.4 | Even |
| Assists | 1.6 | 1.3 | Isaiah Stewart by 0.17 |
| Steals | 0.4 | 0.6 | Jalen Smith by 0.59 |
| Blocks | 1.5 | 0.8 | Isaiah Stewart by 1.46 |
| Threes made | 0.9 | 1.3 | Jalen Smith by 0.43 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.538 | 0.471 | Isaiah Stewart by 0.82 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.757 | 0.787 | Jalen Smith by 0.32 |
| Turnovers | 1.3 | 1.3 | Even |
| Total 9-cat value | -2.37 | -3.98 | Isaiah Stewart |
| Overall rank | 144 | 202 | |
| Status | OUT | Available |
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Isaiah Stewart is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.61 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Blocks and Field goal percentage, and gives ground in Steals and Threes made.
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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