Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Clingan wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.4
Points / game (career)
9.5
6.9
Rebounds / game (career)
9.9
2.5
Assists / game (career)
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Sarr peak 16.3Clingan peak 12.1
The trophy case edge: Clingan
No. 2 Draft pick (2024)1× All-Rookie First Team (2025)
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2× NCAA champion (2023, 2024)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)
The verdict
Sarr holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Clingan answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
67Sarr · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
73Clingan · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Alex Sarr
$18
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor28%
Donovan Clingan
$29
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+21% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDonovan Clingan is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $18). Donovan Clingan carries more projected upside (+21% vs. +17% over five years).