Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Sam Merrill is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.45 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Threes made and Steals, and gives ground in Blocks and Turnovers.
| Category | Jordan Clarkson | Sam Merrill | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 7.6 | 9.9 | Sam Merrill by 0.45 |
| Rebounds | 1.6 | 2.4 | Sam Merrill by 0.34 |
| Assists | 1.5 | 2.0 | Sam Merrill by 0.25 |
| Steals | 0.5 | 0.7 | Sam Merrill by 0.75 |
| Blocks | 0.2 | 0.1 | Even |
| Threes made | 1.0 | 2.6 | Sam Merrill by 1.67 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.407 | 0.426 | Even |
| Free throw percentage | 0.840 | 0.893 | Even |
| Turnovers | 0.7 | 0.7 | Even |
| Total 9-cat value | -7.49 | -4.04 | Sam Merrill |
| Overall rank | 366 | 204 | |
| Status | Available | DTD |
Full profiles: Jordan Clarkson and Sam Merrill. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Sam Merrill is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.45 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Threes made and Steals, and gives ground in Blocks and Turnovers.
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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