Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Jaren Jackson is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.06 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Blocks and Turnovers, and gives ground in Assists and Points.
| Category | Jaren Jackson | Paolo Banchero | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 18.8 | 24.2 | Paolo Banchero by 1.04 |
| Rebounds | 6.2 | 8.2 | Paolo Banchero by 0.84 |
| Assists | 2.1 | 5.4 | Paolo Banchero by 1.68 |
| Steals | 1.2 | 0.8 | Jaren Jackson by 1.25 |
| Blocks | 1.7 | 0.6 | Jaren Jackson by 2.00 |
| Threes made | 1.6 | 1.5 | Jaren Jackson by 0.15 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.473 | 0.456 | Jaren Jackson by 0.57 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.799 | 0.754 | Jaren Jackson by 1.22 |
| Turnovers | 2.1 | 3.2 | Jaren Jackson by 1.44 |
| Total 9-cat value | +0.85 | -2.21 | Jaren Jackson |
| Overall rank | 47 | 138 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Jaren Jackson and Paolo Banchero. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Jaren Jackson is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.06 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Blocks and Turnovers, and gives ground in Assists and Points.
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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