Derik Queen
11.7 PPG · 7.1 REB · 3.7 AST
Nic Claxton
11.7 PPG · 6.9 REB · 3.7 AST
VS
1–0
categories
Queen leads the head-to-head, 1 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Queen 2Claxton 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Queen wins 2 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.7
11.7
7.1
6.9
3.7
3.7
The trophy case edge: Claxton
No. 13 Draft pick (2025)1× Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2025)
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1× NBA FG% leader (2023)31st Draft pick (2019)
The verdict
Queen holds the edge, leading in 1 of 3 categories (rebounds / game). Claxton answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Queen · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Claxton · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Derik Queen
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Nic Claxton
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor80%
Card verdictNic Claxton is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0).
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