Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
14.2
Points / game
10.3
2.4
Rebounds / game
3.2
2.4
Assists / game
3.3
The trophy case edge: Simons
1× Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)
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No. 8 Draft pick (2025)1× Big 12 All-Freshman (2025)
The verdict
Demin holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Simons answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Simons · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56Demin · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Anfernee Simons
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Egor Demin
$3.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnfernee Simons is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $3.0). Anfernee Simons carries more projected upside (+18% vs. +0% over five years).