Cade Cunningham
23.9 PPG · 5.5 REB · 9.9 AST
VJ Edgecombe
16 PPG · 5.6 REB · 4.2 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Cunningham leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cunningham 6Edgecombe 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cunningham wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.9
16.0
5.5
5.6
9.9
4.2
The trophy case edge: Edgecombe
1× All-NBA First Team (2026)2× NBA All-Star (2025, 2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2022)
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No. 3 Draft pick (2025)1× Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2025)1× Rising Stars MVP (2026)
The verdict
Cunningham holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Edgecombe answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Cunningham · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Edgecombe · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Cade Cunningham
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor15%
VJ Edgecombe
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCade Cunningham is the more valuable card today ($120 vs. $25). VJ Edgecombe carries more projected upside (+24% vs. -9% over five years).
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