Bruce Thornton
Jack Kayil
VS
0–3
categories
Kayil leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Thornton 0Kayil 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
6.5
6.7
2.2
2.6
2.4
2.6
The trophy case edge: Kayil
#31 2026 Draft pick (R2)
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#39 2026 Draft pick (R2)
The verdict
Kayil holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Thornton answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
41Thornton · Role player
Balladex Impact Index
41Kayil · Role player
Card value — head to head
Bruce Thornton
$2.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Jack Kayil
$2.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $2.0 today.
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