Daniel Gafford
9.5 PPG · 6.9 REB · 1.1 AST
Jakob Poeltl
10.7 PPG · 7 REB · 2 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Poeltl leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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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
9.5
10.7
6.9
7.0
1.1
2.0
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 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Gafford answers in the intangibles — 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+18% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJakob Poeltl is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $4.0). Jakob Poeltl carries more projected upside (+18% vs. +0% over five years).
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