Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jones wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.5
Points / game (career)
9.4
3.7
Rebounds / game (career)
2.8
2.8
Assists / game (career)
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Melton peak 12.3Jones peak 14.1
The trophy case edge: Jones
1× Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2017)
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1× ACC Player of the Year (2020)1× ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
The verdict
Melton holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Jones answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Melton · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Jones · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
De'Anthony Melton
$6.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor83%
Tre Jones
$10
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor50%
Card verdictTre Jones is the more valuable card today ($10 vs. $6.0).