Marshall 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
15.2
Points / game
11.9
4.7
Rebounds / game
6.0
3.3
Assists / game
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
Marshall holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Perkins answers in rebounds / 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
$10
Falling
5-yr outlook-10%
Legacy floor30%
Sam Perkins
$3.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictNaji Marshall is the more valuable card today ($10 vs. $3.0). Sam Perkins carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -10% over five years).