Sam Merrill
12.8 PPG · 2.6 REB · 2.4 AST
Spud Webb
3 PPG · 0.8 REB · 1.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Merrill leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Merrill 4Webb 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
12.8
9.9
2.6
2.1
2.4
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Merrill peak 12.8Webb peak 16
The trophy case edge: Merrill
1× Mountain West Player of the Year (2020)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Merrill holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Webb answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Merrill · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
54Webb · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Sam Merrill
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor60%
Spud Webb
$3.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictSam Merrill is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $3.0). Spud Webb carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +0% over five years).
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