Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Aldama wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.4
Points / game
14.0
7.2
Rebounds / game
6.7
2.6
Assists / game
2.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Filipowski peak 11.4Aldama peak 14
The trophy case edge: Aldama
1× 2nd-team All-American (2024)1× ACC Rookie of the Year (2023)
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1× U18 Euro MVP (2019)30th Draft pick (2021)
The verdict
Aldama holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Filipowski answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Filipowski · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Aldama · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Kyle Filipowski
$6.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor67%
Santi Aldama
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictSanti Aldama is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $6.0). Santi Aldama carries more projected upside (+24% vs. +0% over five years).