Filipowski leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Nesmith 4Filipowski 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Nesmith wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.8
Points / game
11.4
4.2
Rebounds / game
7.2
1.9
Assists / game
2.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Nesmith peak 13.8Filipowski peak 11.4
The trophy case edge: Nesmith
2× NBA Finalist14th Draft pick (2020)
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1× 2nd-team All-American (2024)1× ACC Rookie of the Year (2023)
The verdict
Filipowski holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Nesmith answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Nesmith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
59Filipowski · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Aaron Nesmith
$8.0
Falling
5-yr outlook-12%
Legacy floor50%
Kyle Filipowski
$6.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor67%
Card verdictAaron Nesmith is the more valuable card today ($8.0 vs. $6.0). Kyle Filipowski carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -12% over five years).