Daniel Gafford vs Jakob Poeltl: head-to-head statistical comparison
Daniel Gafford
9.3 PPG · 5.8 REB · 1.1 AST
Jakob Poeltl
9.1 PPG · 7.0 REB · 1.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Poeltl leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Gafford 0Poeltl 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Poeltl wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.3
9.1
5.8
7.0
1.1
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gafford peak 12.3Poeltl peak 14.5
The trophy case edge: Gafford
SEC All-SEC 1st Team 2019Finals 2024 (runner-up)70% Career FG
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1× Pac-12 Player of the Year (2016)1× G League champion (2017)
The verdict
Poeltl holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Gafford answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Gafford · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Poeltl · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Daniel Gafford
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor75%
Jakob Poeltl
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+27% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJakob Poeltl is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $4.0). Jakob Poeltl carries more projected upside (+27% vs. +0% over five years).
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