Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jr. wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.7
Points / game (career)
6.4
7.3
Rebounds / game (career)
3.9
1.5
Assists / game (career)
1.1
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
Falling
5-yr outlook-8%
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. -8% over five years).