Christian Braun
12 PPG · 4.8 REB · 2.7 AST
Reed Sheppard
13.5 PPG · 2.9 REB · 3.4 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Sheppard leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Braun 5Sheppard 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Braun wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.0
13.5
4.8
2.9
2.7
3.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Braun peak 15.4Sheppard peak 13.5
The trophy case edge: Sheppard
No major hardware yet
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1× National Freshman of the Year (2024)
The verdict
Sheppard holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Braun answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Braun · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Sheppard · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Christian Braun
$6.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+17% ▲
Legacy floor50%
Reed Sheppard
$9.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+11%
Legacy floor33%
Card verdictReed Sheppard is the more valuable card today ($9.0 vs. $6.0). Christian Braun carries more projected upside (+17% vs. +11% over five years).
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