Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Jamal Shead is the better 9-cat player this season, by 2.21 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Turnovers and Assists, and gives ground in Points and Blocks.
| Category | Jamal Shead | Nolan Traore | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 8.1 | 9.2 | Nolan Traore by 0.22 |
| Rebounds | 1.9 | 1.7 | Even |
| Assists | 5.2 | 3.8 | Jamal Shead by 0.70 |
| Steals | 1.0 | 0.8 | Jamal Shead by 0.66 |
| Blocks | 0.4 | 0.5 | Even |
| Threes made | 1.2 | 1.1 | Even |
| Field goal percentage | 0.397 | 0.399 | Even |
| Free throw percentage | 0.823 | 0.778 | Jamal Shead by 0.23 |
| Turnovers | 1.5 | 2.0 | Jamal Shead by 0.75 |
| Total 9-cat value | -4.44 | -6.65 | Jamal Shead |
| Overall rank | 227 | 321 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Jamal Shead and Nolan Traore. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Jamal Shead is the better 9-cat player this season, by 2.21 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Turnovers and Assists, and gives ground in Points and Blocks.
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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