Sheppard leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Jenkins 1Sheppard 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Sheppard wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.3
Points / game
13.5
2.3
Rebounds / game
2.9
3.9
Assists / game
3.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jenkins peak 9.3Sheppard peak 13.5
The trophy case
1× G League All-Rookie Team (2025)
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1× National Freshman of the Year (2024)
The verdict
Sheppard holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Jenkins answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
53Jenkins · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
57Sheppard · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Daniss Jenkins
$4.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor75%
Reed Sheppard
$9.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+11% ▲
Legacy floor33%
Card verdictReed Sheppard is the more valuable card today ($9.0 vs. $4.0). Reed Sheppard carries more projected upside (+11% vs. +0% over five years).