Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jr. wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.7
Points / game (career)
11.8
7.1
Rebounds / game (career)
8.1
3.7
Assists / game (career)
2.0
The trophy case edge: Queen
No. 13 Draft pick (2025)1× Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2025)
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7th Draft pick (2018)
The verdict
Jr. 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
64Jr. · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Derik Queen
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Wendell Carter Jr.
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor80%
Card verdictWendell Carter Jr. is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0).