Sam Merrill
12.8 PPG · 2.6 REB · 2.4 AST
Scoot Henderson
14.2 PPG · 2.7 REB · 3.7 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Henderson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Merrill 1Henderson 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Henderson wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.8
14.2
2.6
2.7
2.4
3.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Merrill peak 12.8Henderson peak 14.2
The trophy case edge: Henderson
1× Mountain West Player of the Year (2020)
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No. 3 Draft pick (2023)31 Playoff career-high points
The verdict
Henderson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Merrill answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Merrill · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
56Henderson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Sam Merrill
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor60%
Scoot Henderson
$7.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+14% ▲
Legacy floor43%
Card verdictScoot Henderson is the more valuable card today ($7.0 vs. $5.0). Scoot Henderson carries more projected upside (+14% vs. +0% over five years).
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