Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Joel Embiid is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.42 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Free throw percentage and Threes made, and gives ground in Field goal percentage and Rebounds.
| Category | Jalen Duren | Joel Embiid | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 18.5 | 24.6 | Joel Embiid by 1.17 |
| Rebounds | 11.2 | 7.5 | Jalen Duren by 1.51 |
| Assists | 2.5 | 3.9 | Joel Embiid by 0.74 |
| Steals | 0.8 | 0.6 | Jalen Duren by 0.71 |
| Blocks | 1.1 | 1.2 | Joel Embiid by 0.19 |
| Threes made | 0.0 | 1.3 | Joel Embiid by 1.29 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.657 | 0.489 | Jalen Duren by 2.77 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.750 | 0.867 | Joel Embiid by 2.70 |
| Turnovers | 2.1 | 2.5 | Jalen Duren by 0.66 |
| Total 9-cat value | +1.39 | +1.81 | Joel Embiid |
| Overall rank | 36 | 26 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Joel Embiid is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.42 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Free throw percentage and Threes made, 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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