Gafford leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Gafford 2Silva 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Silva wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.3
Points / game (career)
8.6
5.8
Rebounds / game (career)
3.5
1.1
Assists / game (career)
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gafford peak 12.3Silva peak 9.9
The trophy case edge: Gafford
SEC All-SEC 1st Team 2019Finals 2024 (runner-up)70% Career FG
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18th Draft pick (2024)2× All-Pac-12 (2023, 2024)
The verdict
Gafford holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Silva answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Gafford · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
58Silva · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Daniel Gafford
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor75%
Tristan da Silva
$4.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor75%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $4.0 today. Tristan da Silva carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).