Donovan Clingan
12.1 PPG · 11.6 REB · 2.1 AST
Ryan Kalkbrenner
7.6 PPG · 5.5 REB · 0.8 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Clingan leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Clingan 7Kalkbrenner 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Clingan wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.1
7.6
11.6
5.5
2.1
0.8
The trophy case edge: Kalkbrenner
2× NCAA champion (2023, 2024)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)
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4× Big East DPOY (2022-25)1× Naismith DPOY (2025)
The verdict
Clingan holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Kalkbrenner answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
73Clingan · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Kalkbrenner · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Donovan Clingan
$29
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+21% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Ryan Kalkbrenner
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDonovan Clingan is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $16). Donovan Clingan carries more projected upside (+21% vs. +19% over five years).
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