Dereck Lively II
4.3 PPG · 5.3 REB · 1.9 AST
Zach Edey
13.6 PPG · 11.1 REB · 1.1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Edey leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
II 2Edey 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edey wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
4.3
13.6
5.3
11.1
1.9
1.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
II peak 8.8Edey peak 13.6
The trophy case
All-Rookie 2024 Second TeamFinals 2024 (runner-up)ACC All-Defensive 2023
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2× Wooden Award (2023, 2024)1× All-Rookie First Team (2025)
The verdict
Edey holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). II answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60II · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Edey · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dereck Lively II
$5.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Zach Edey
$8.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor63%
Card verdictZach Edey is the more valuable card today ($8.0 vs. $5.0). Dereck Lively II carries more projected upside (+20% vs. +0% over five years).
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