Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Duren wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.5
Points / game (career)
6.9
10.3
Rebounds / game (career)
3.9
2.0
Assists / game (career)
0.7
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
$36
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+17% ▲
Legacy floor22%
Jaxson Hayes
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJalen Duren is the more valuable card today ($36 vs. $10). Jalen Duren carries more projected upside (+17% vs. +10% over five years).