Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Tari Eason is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.88 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Free throw percentage, and gives ground in Points and Assists.
| Category | RJ Barrett | Tari Eason | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 17.3 | 10.6 | RJ Barrett by 1.29 |
| Rebounds | 5.5 | 5.5 | Even |
| Assists | 3.0 | 1.3 | RJ Barrett by 0.87 |
| Steals | 0.7 | 1.4 | Tari Eason by 2.02 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.6 | Tari Eason by 0.54 |
| Threes made | 1.8 | 1.3 | RJ Barrett by 0.48 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.471 | 0.445 | RJ Barrett by 0.28 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.685 | 0.756 | Tari Eason by 1.38 |
| Turnovers | 1.8 | 1.2 | Tari Eason by 0.84 |
| Total 9-cat value | -4.20 | -2.32 | Tari Eason |
| Overall rank | 212 | 141 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: RJ Barrett and Tari Eason. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Tari Eason is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.88 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Free throw percentage, and gives ground in Points and Assists.
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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