Jamal Shead
6.6 PPG · 1.7 REB · 5.4 AST
T.J. McConnell
9.4 PPG · 2.2 REB · 5.1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
McConnell leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Shead 2McConnell 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). McConnell wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
6.6
9.4
1.7
2.3
5.4
5.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Shead peak 7.1McConnell peak 10.2
The trophy case edge: McConnell
1× Naismith DPOY (2024)1× Big 12 Player of the Year (2024)
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3 Career triple-doubles9 Steals in a half (NBA record)
The verdict
McConnell holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Shead answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Shead · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57McConnell · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jamal Shead
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
T.J. McConnell
$3.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJamal Shead is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $3.0). T.J. McConnell carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +0% over five years).
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