Results from evaluation of 58 ligands for the asymmetric silylation of diarylmethyl silyl ethers 2a and 2j (% ee). Conditions: [Rh(cod)Cl]2 (2.5 mol %), ligand (5 mol %), nbe (2 equiv), THF, 50 °C. Selected ligand categories: Josiphos class (L1–L12), Walphos class (L15–L22), Segphos class (L30–L33), and catASium class (L46, L47).