Daniss Jenkins
9.3 PPG · 2.3 REB · 3.9 AST
Sam Merrill
12.8 PPG · 2.6 REB · 2.4 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Merrill leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Jenkins 1Merrill 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Merrill wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.3
12.8
2.3
2.6
3.9
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jenkins peak 9.3Merrill peak 12.8
The trophy case
1× G League All-Rookie Team (2025)
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1× Mountain West Player of the Year (2020)
The verdict
Merrill 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
56Merrill · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Daniss Jenkins
$4.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor75%
Sam Merrill
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor60%
Card verdictSam Merrill is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0).
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