Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gillespie wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.5
Points / game (career)
16.6
3.1
Rebounds / game (career)
2.6
3.5
Assists / game (career)
3.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gillespie peak 12.7Poole peak 20.5
The trophy case edge: Gillespie
2× Big East Player of the Year1× NCAA champion (2018)
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1× NBA Champion (2022)1× FT% leader (2022)
The verdict
Poole holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Gillespie answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Gillespie · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
58Poole · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Collin Gillespie
$12
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor92%
Jordan Poole
$12
Climbing
5-yr outlook+8% ▲
Legacy floor83%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $12 today. Jordan Poole carries more projected upside (+8% vs. +0% over five years).