Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). White wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.4
Points / game (career)
5.2
3.6
Rebounds / game (career)
2.3
3.9
Assists / game (career)
2.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
White peak 20.4Smith peak 6.2
The trophy case edge: White
1× All-Rookie Second Team (2020)7th Draft pick (2019)
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1× SEC All-Defensive Team (2021)
The verdict
White holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Smith answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58White · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
55Smith · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Coby White
$21
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor19%
Dru Smith
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCoby White is the more valuable card today ($21 vs. $4.0). Dru Smith carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).