Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
14.9
Points / game (career)
12.2
2.4
Rebounds / game (career)
2.8
2.2
Assists / game (career)
2.0
The trophy case edge: Thomas
27th Draft pick (2021)47 Career-high points
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No. 6 Draft pick (2025)1× SEC Freshman of the Year (2025)
The verdict
Thomas holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Johnson answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Thomas · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
55Johnson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Cam Thomas
$7.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+14%
Legacy floor43%
Tre Johnson
$3.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCam Thomas is the more valuable card today ($7.0 vs. $3.0). Tre Johnson carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +14% over five years).