Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Sandro Mamukelashvili is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.45 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Threes made, and gives ground in Blocks and Free throw percentage.
| Category | Jalen Smith | Sandro Mamukelashvili | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 9.5 | 13.0 | Sandro Mamukelashvili by 0.67 |
| Rebounds | 6.4 | 6.3 | Even |
| Assists | 1.3 | 2.3 | Sandro Mamukelashvili by 0.51 |
| Steals | 0.6 | 0.8 | Sandro Mamukelashvili by 0.77 |
| Blocks | 0.8 | 0.4 | Jalen Smith by 0.69 |
| Threes made | 1.3 | 2.0 | Sandro Mamukelashvili by 0.75 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.471 | 0.480 | Even |
| Free throw percentage | 0.787 | 0.748 | Jalen Smith by 0.32 |
| Turnovers | 1.3 | 1.5 | Jalen Smith by 0.28 |
| Total 9-cat value | -3.98 | -2.53 | Sandro Mamukelashvili |
| Overall rank | 202 | 152 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Sandro Mamukelashvili is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.45 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Threes made, and gives ground in Blocks and Free throw 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.
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