Derik Queen
11.7 PPG · 7.1 REB · 3.7 AST
Wendell Carter Jr.
11.8 PPG · 7.4 REB · 2 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Jr. leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Queen 1Jr. 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jr. wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.7
11.8
7.1
7.4
3.7
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.
$6.0
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor67%
Card verdictWendell Carter Jr. is the more valuable card today ($6.0 vs. $4.0). Derik Queen carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -17% over five years).
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