Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Zach Edey is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.95 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Blocks and Rebounds, and gives ground in Turnovers and Steals.
| Category | Jakob Poeltl | Zach Edey | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 10.3 | 15.3 | Zach Edey by 0.95 |
| Rebounds | 7.6 | 11.4 | Zach Edey by 1.57 |
| Assists | 2.4 | 1.3 | Jakob Poeltl by 0.56 |
| Steals | 0.9 | 0.7 | Jakob Poeltl by 0.69 |
| Blocks | 0.8 | 2.2 | Zach Edey by 2.63 |
| Threes made | 0.0 | 0.3 | Zach Edey by 0.33 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.659 | 0.614 | Zach Edey by 0.19 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.627 | 0.761 | Zach Edey by 0.85 |
| Turnovers | 1.6 | 2.5 | Jakob Poeltl by 1.31 |
| Total 9-cat value | -2.33 | +1.62 | Zach Edey |
| Overall rank | 142 | 30 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Jakob Poeltl and Zach Edey. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Zach Edey is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.95 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Blocks and Rebounds, and gives ground in Turnovers and Steals.
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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