Merrill leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Redick 3Merrill 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Merrill wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.8
Points / game
12.8
2.0
Rebounds / game
2.6
1.9
Assists / game
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Redick peak 18.1Merrill peak 12.8
The trophy case edge: Merrill
No major hardware yet
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1× Mountain West Player of the Year (2020)
The verdict
Merrill holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Redick answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
52Redick · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
56Merrill · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
JJ Redick
$3.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Sam Merrill
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor60%
Card verdictSam Merrill is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $3.0). JJ Redick carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +0% over five years).