Perkins leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Marshall 7Perkins 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Marshall wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.1
Points / game (career)
11.9
4.0
Rebounds / game (career)
6.0
2.5
Assists / game (career)
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Marshall peak 15.2Perkins peak 16.5
The trophy case edge: Marshall
All-Big East 1st Team 2020Undrafted Earned standard deal13.2 PPG career-high 2024-25
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Perkins holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Marshall answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Marshall · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
54Perkins · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Naji Marshall
$11
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor27%
Sam Perkins
$3.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictNaji Marshall is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $3.0). Sam Perkins carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -9% over five years).