Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. T.J. McConnell is the better 9-cat player this season, by 2.76 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Assists, and gives ground in Turnovers and Threes made.
| Category | Jose Alvarado | T.J. McConnell | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 7.0 | 8.6 | T.J. McConnell by 0.30 |
| Rebounds | 1.9 | 2.2 | Even |
| Assists | 1.0 | 4.4 | T.J. McConnell by 1.72 |
| Steals | 0.3 | 0.9 | T.J. McConnell by 1.84 |
| Blocks | 0.1 | 0.2 | Even |
| Threes made | 1.3 | 0.2 | Jose Alvarado by 1.05 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.441 | 0.522 | T.J. McConnell by 0.83 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.831 | 0.803 | Even |
| Turnovers | 0.4 | 1.2 | Jose Alvarado by 1.05 |
| Total 9-cat value | -7.22 | -4.46 | T.J. McConnell |
| Overall rank | 346 | 229 | |
| Status | Available | DTD |
Full profiles: Jose Alvarado and T.J. McConnell. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
T.J. McConnell is the better 9-cat player this season, by 2.76 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Assists, and gives ground in Turnovers and Threes made.
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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