Derik Queen vs Kel'el Ware: head-to-head statistical comparison
Derik Queen
11.7 PPG · 7.1 REB · 3.7 AST
Kel'el Ware
10.3 PPG · 8.3 REB · 0.7 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Queen leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Queen 4Ware 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Queen wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.7
10.3
7.1
8.3
3.7
0.7
The trophy case edge: Ware
No. 13 Draft pick (2025)1× Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2025)
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)15th Draft pick (2024)
The verdict
Queen holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Ware answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Queen · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Ware · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Derik Queen
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Kel'el Ware
$5.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor80%
Card verdictKel'el Ware is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0). Kel'el Ware carries more projected upside (+20% vs. +0% over five years).
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