Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
13.8
Points / game
16.5
5.1
Rebounds / game
3.0
3.7
Assists / game
3.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Podziemski peak 13.8Allen peak 16.5
The trophy case edge: Allen
1× All-Rookie First Team (2024)
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1× NBA 3PT% leader (2024)1× NCAA champion (2015)
The verdict
Allen holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Podziemski answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Podziemski · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Allen · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Brandin Podziemski
$7.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+14% ▲
Legacy floor57%
Grayson Allen
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+8%
Legacy floor92%
Card verdictGrayson Allen is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $7.0). Brandin Podziemski carries more projected upside (+14% vs. +8% over five years).