Derik Queen
11.7 PPG · 7.1 REB · 3.7 AST
Onyeka Okongwu
15.2 PPG · 7.6 REB · 3.1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Okongwu leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Queen 3Okongwu 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Okongwu wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.7
15.2
7.1
7.6
3.7
3.1
The trophy case edge: Queen
No. 13 Draft pick (2025)1× Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2025)
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2× California Mr. Basketball (2018, 2019)
The verdict
Okongwu holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Queen answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Queen · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
65Okongwu · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Derik Queen
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Onyeka Okongwu
$14
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor29%
Card verdictOnyeka Okongwu is the more valuable card today ($14 vs. $4.0). Derik Queen carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -7% over five years).
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