Cooper Flagg
21 PPG · 6.7 REB · 4.5 AST
Derrick Jones Jr.
10.1 PPG · 3.5 REB · 1.4 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Flagg leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Flagg 6Jr. 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Flagg wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.0
10.1
6.7
3.5
4.5
1.4
The trophy case edge: Jr.
ROY 2026 Rookie of the YearAll-Rookie 2026 First TeamACC POY 2025
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Dunk 2020 Contest Champion2x Finals appearanceUndrafted Earned rotation role
The verdict
Flagg holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Jr. answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
69Flagg · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Jr. · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Cooper Flagg
$7.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+14% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Derrick Jones Jr.
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDerrick Jones Jr. is the more valuable card today ($10 vs. $7.0). Cooper Flagg carries more projected upside (+14% vs. +10% over five years).
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