Kel'el Ware
11.1 PPG · 9 REB · 0.7 AST
Onyeka Okongwu
15.2 PPG · 7.6 REB · 3.1 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
11.1
15.2
9.0
7.6
0.7
3.1
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
$14
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor29%
Card verdictOnyeka Okongwu is the more valuable card today ($14 vs. $5.0). Kel'el Ware carries more projected upside (+20% vs. -7% over five years).
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