Dru Smith vs Sion James: head-to-head statistical comparison
Dru Smith
5.2 PPG · 2.3 REB · 2.2 AST
Sion James
5.4 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2.0 AST
VS
1–2
categories
James leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Smith 2James 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). James wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
5.2
5.4
2.3
3.5
2.2
2.0
The trophy case edge: James
1× SEC All-Defensive Team (2021)
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33rd Draft pick (2025)1× ACC All-Defensive (2025)
The verdict
James holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Smith answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55Smith · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
56James · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Dru Smith
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Sion James
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $4.0 today.
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