Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jr. wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.8
Points / game
5.8
6.9
Rebounds / game
4.2
1.9
Assists / game
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jr. peak 15.8Dunn peak 6.9
The trophy case edge: Dunn
1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)1× Wayman Tisdale Award (2022)
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28th Draft pick (2024)1× ACC All-Defensive (2024)
The verdict
Jr. holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Dunn answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Jr. · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
58Dunn · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jabari Smith Jr.
$12
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor33%
Ryan Dunn
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJabari Smith Jr. is the more valuable card today ($12 vs. $4.0). Ryan Dunn carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).