Adem Bona
4.8 PPG · 4.3 REB · 0.5 AST
Jaxson Hayes
7.5 PPG · 4.1 REB · 0.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Hayes leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Bona 1Hayes 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Hayes wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
4.8
7.5
4.3
4.1
0.5
0.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Bona peak 5.8Hayes peak 9.3
The trophy case edge: Hayes
1× Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year (2024)1× Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2023)
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1× NBA Cup champion (2023)1× Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2019)
The verdict
Hayes holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Bona answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Bona · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
59Hayes · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Adem Bona
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jaxson Hayes
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJaxson Hayes is the more valuable card today ($10 vs. $4.0). Adem Bona carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +10% over five years).
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