Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Walker Kessler carries more total 9-cat value, by 0.79, but he wins only 3 of the nine categories against 5. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Blocks and Field goal percentage, not their number. In a points league or a roto season that is the better player. In weekly head-to-head, where you win by taking more categories, Onyeka Okongwu may suit you better.
| Category | Onyeka Okongwu | Walker Kessler | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 15.6 | 14.2 | Onyeka Okongwu by 0.27 |
| Rebounds | 8.1 | 12.0 | Walker Kessler by 1.58 |
| Assists | 2.9 | 1.8 | Onyeka Okongwu by 0.57 |
| Steals | 1.1 | 0.7 | Onyeka Okongwu by 1.09 |
| Blocks | 1.3 | 2.7 | Walker Kessler by 2.61 |
| Threes made | 2.0 | 0.5 | Onyeka Okongwu by 1.50 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.481 | 0.643 | Walker Kessler by 2.20 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.763 | 0.632 | Onyeka Okongwu by 2.03 |
| Turnovers | 1.6 | 1.7 | Even |
| Total 9-cat value | +1.33 | +2.12 | Walker Kessler |
| Overall rank | 37 | 24 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Walker Kessler carries more total 9-cat value, by 0.79, but he wins only 3 of the nine categories against 5. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Blocks and Field goal percentage, not their number. In a points league or a roto season that is the better player. In weekly head-to-head, where you win by taking more categories, Onyeka Okongwu may suit you better.
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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