Jamal Shead vs Sion James: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jamal Shead
6.8 PPG · 1.7 REB · 4.8 AST
Sion James
5.4 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2.0 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Shead leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Shead 4James 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Shead wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
6.8
5.4
1.7
3.5
4.8
2.0
The trophy case edge: James
1× Naismith DPOY (2024)1× Big 12 Player of the Year (2024)
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33rd Draft pick (2025)1× ACC All-Defensive (2025)
The verdict
Shead holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). James answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Shead · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56James · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jamal Shead
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Sion James
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJamal Shead is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0). Sion James carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).
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