Reed Sheppard
13.5 PPG · 2.9 REB · 3.4 AST
T.J. McConnell
9.4 PPG · 2.2 REB · 5.1 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Sheppard leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Sheppard 4McConnell 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Sheppard wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.5
9.4
2.9
2.3
3.4
5.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Sheppard peak 13.5McConnell peak 10.2
The trophy case edge: McConnell
1× National Freshman of the Year (2024)
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3 Career triple-doubles9 Steals in a half (NBA record)
The verdict
Sheppard holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). McConnell answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
57Sheppard · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
57McConnell · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Reed Sheppard
$9.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+11%
Legacy floor33%
T.J. McConnell
$3.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictReed Sheppard is the more valuable card today ($9.0 vs. $3.0). T.J. McConnell carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +11% over five years).
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