Jalen Duren
19.5 PPG · 10.5 REB · 2 AST
Jaxson Hayes
7.5 PPG · 4.1 REB · 0.9 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Duren leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Duren 6Hayes 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Duren wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.5
7.5
10.5
4.1
2.0
0.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Duren peak 19.5Hayes peak 9.3
The trophy case edge: Hayes
1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)
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1× NBA Cup champion (2023)1× Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2019)
The verdict
Duren holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Hayes answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Duren · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
59Hayes · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jalen Duren
$34
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+21% ▲
Legacy floor24%
Jaxson Hayes
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJalen Duren is the more valuable card today ($34 vs. $10). Jalen Duren carries more projected upside (+21% vs. +10% over five years).
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