Brandin Podziemski
13.8 PPG · 5.1 REB · 3.7 AST
Cedric Coward
13.6 PPG · 5.9 REB · 2.8 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Podziemski leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Podziemski 2Coward 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
13.8
13.6
5.1
5.9
3.7
2.8
The trophy case edge: Coward
1× All-Rookie First Team (2024)
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No. 11 Draft pick (2025)1× First-team All-Big Sky (2024)
The verdict
Podziemski holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Coward answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Podziemski · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56Coward · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Brandin Podziemski
$7.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+14%
Legacy floor57%
Cedric Coward
$3.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBrandin Podziemski is the more valuable card today ($7.0 vs. $3.0). Cedric Coward carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +14% over five years).
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