Amen Thompson
18.3 PPG · 7.8 REB · 5.3 AST
Collin Gillespie
12.7 PPG · 4.1 REB · 4.6 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Thompson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 6Gillespie 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thompson wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.3
12.7
7.8
4.1
5.3
4.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 18.3Gillespie peak 12.7
The trophy case edge: Gillespie
1× All-Defensive First Team (2025)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2024)
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2× Big East Player of the Year1× NCAA champion (2018)
The verdict
Thompson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Gillespie answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Gillespie · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Amen Thompson
$21
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+19% ▲
Legacy floor38%
Collin Gillespie
$12
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor92%
Card verdictAmen Thompson is the more valuable card today ($21 vs. $12). Amen Thompson carries more projected upside (+19% vs. +0% over five years).
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