Kel'el Ware vs Onyeka Okongwu: head-to-head statistical comparison
Kel'el Ware
10.3 PPG · 8.3 REB · 0.7 AST
Onyeka Okongwu
10.7 PPG · 6.9 REB · 1.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Okongwu leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Ware 3Okongwu 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Okongwu wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.3
10.7
8.3
6.9
0.7
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ware peak 11.1Okongwu peak 15.2
The trophy case edge: Ware
1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)15th Draft pick (2024)
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2× California Mr. Basketball (2018, 2019)
The verdict
Okongwu holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Ware answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Ware · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
65Okongwu · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Kel'el Ware
$5.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor80%
Onyeka Okongwu
$13
Falling
5-yr outlook-8%
Legacy floor31%
Card verdictOnyeka Okongwu is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $5.0). Kel'el Ware carries more projected upside (+20% vs. -8% over five years).
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