Luke Kennard
7.9 PPG · 2.2 REB · 2.1 AST
Sam Merrill
12.8 PPG · 2.6 REB · 2.4 AST
VS
0–1
categories
Merrill leads the head-to-head, 1 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Kennard 1Merrill 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Merrill wins 2 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.0
12.8
2.6
2.6
2.4
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Kennard peak 15.8Merrill peak 12.8
The trophy case edge: Kennard
2× NBA 3-point percentage leader1× ACC Tournament MVP (2017)
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1× Mountain West Player of the Year (2020)
The verdict
Merrill holds the edge, leading in 1 of 3 categories (points / game). Kennard answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Kennard · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56Merrill · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Luke Kennard
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Sam Merrill
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor60%
Card verdictLuke Kennard is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $5.0). Luke Kennard carries more projected upside (+24% vs. +0% over five years).
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