Judah Mintz returning?

[SUFaninNJ]

HCAA sounds like a homeowners association.

We need something better.

Coach Red?
Code Red?

Not gonna lie, it felt odd typing it.

 

[phil77]

The quickness and athleticism in that backcourt would be incredible. Two top 30 guards in the backcourt, yes please.

It would be fun to watch and a fast way for Red to change the style in which we play.

 

[PauliePeppas]

ACC poy if he does

 

[djorange1989]

One more year. I thought college was 4 years.

It is unless you are an athlete or if you are a moron like me who entered SU on a 3.5 year plan and graduated after 4.5 years

 

[Orangezoo]

ACC poy if he does

That's the thing... he jumps to top of the ACC player list immediately. Major attention and pre season award list hype.

 

[djorange1989]

JJ Starling was in the replies…

Yep he wrote “talk dat”. As far as I am concerned that means we have him and Judah as our backcourt next year, slam dunk

 

[kingtidge]

Yep he wrote “talk dat”. As far as I am concerned that means we have him and Judah as our back court next year, slam dunk

Preach!

 

[ElwoodJBlues]

A tempo offense and improved shooting could get him near the lottery… come back!

 

[Niastri]

If he is considering coming back but still want to test the water for NBA, and who cam blame him for doing so, it could make things complicated while he goes through the combine, meanwhile there may be a portal guard ready to go with a "I will come if I am starting" demand then it gets complicated. Kind of like how it went down with Quincy.

If there is a really good guard who wants to come here while Mintz decides, you take the transfer. Mintz can play alongside a true point as well as he can play alongside a shooting guard.

Girard and Mintz were really a pair of combo guards anyway.

 

[kingtidge]

If there is a really good guard who wants to come here while Mintz decides, you take the transfer. Mintz can play alongside a true point as well as he can play alongside a shooting guard.

Girard and Mintz were really a pair of combo guards anyway.

Dunno, but if AA can lock down Mintz for a return year early in the portal window, it would be a helluva French onion dip statement.

He is the type of player other portal-gets will want to come play with... But we may have to wait a while if he wants to litmus test the NBA waters.

 

[stuckinbig11]

Second round picks make how much in the G League?

 

[Niastri]

Dunno, but if AA can lock down Mintz for a return year early in the portal window, it would be a helluva French onion dip statement.

He is the type of player other portal-gets will want to come play with...

Of course, there are huge benefits for the program if Mintz comes out tomorrow and says he's staying... I was talking about the scenario where he tests the draft and we don't know for sure if he's staying until the summer.

 

[kingtidge]

Of course, there are huge benefits for the program if Mintz comes out tomorrow and says he's staying... I was talking about the scenario where he tests the draft and we don't know for sure if he's staying until the summer.

Agreed. Funny, I was just editing my post with same afterthought...

 

[CorduroyG]

he………………..







not gone?

 

[qdawgg]

This isn't because I want him back (I do of course) but he could exponentially improve his draft position thus his $$$$ staying one more year. His game translates really well to the NBA but I still see him as a project right now. He's not nearly as refined as 'Melo was, I realize they're completely different players but 'Melo played with a poise and maturity rarely seen in freshman IMO. Mintz is getting there but he still has areas that will be heavily exploited in the NBA and areas he could improve on next year playing at 'Cuse. Going to the big time to be dropped into the G league doesn't guarantee you'll improve. Just as many players get lost in it all, that won't happen if he stays in college. I think staying in college helps his trajectory more.


Also, I'm a nobody so what the hell do I know.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Just what we need another “J” - Judah, Jesse, JJ, and Joe.

 

[Deleted member 8116]

If he and the rest of the team returns, then we could see a nice NCAAT run. That can also help his stock for next years draft.

 

[OptimusOtto]

I saw in other threads that he really cherished the homecoming Saturday and seeing those Cuse legends.

 

[M2MPrinciples]

If there is a really good guard who wants to come here while Mintz decides, you take the transfer. Mintz can play alongside a true point as well as he can play alongside a shooting guard.

Girard and Mintz were really a pair of combo guards anyway.

I think Judah can play point on a good SU team. I'd think that 32-35 MPG on an improved team with the opportunity to develop M2M skills in a power conference could do a ton for his stock. If anything, my concern would be him jumping on an NIL offer from a team with a more accomplished coach needing to fill a PG hole, not so much him leaving for the pro ranks. But I also don’t know enough about the strength of our NIL collective compared to other big-name programs.

In any case, it'll be hard to sell a good transfer guard on coming here without knowing if a starting spot will be available.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Just what we need another “J” - Judah, Jesse, JJ, and Joe.

4 J's beats a full house.

 

[kingtidge]

4 J's beats a full house.

5Js = hotsauce44

 

[CuseFaninVT]

4 J's beats a full house.

Justin makes 5 of a kind

 

[Red Holzman]

Return stronger, better conditioning to play big minutes.
NCAA run.
1st round NBA (lottery?) pick.
Why not.

 

[Dick_in_MI]

Of course, there are huge benefits for the program if Mintz comes out tomorrow and says he's staying... I was talking about the scenario where he tests the draft and we don't know for sure if he's staying until the summer.

I have been under the assumption that is exactly what he will do. No downside for him whatsoever. What are we going to do, tell him "sorry, no room left?" Not bloody likely.

 

[kidorange]

This isn't because I want him back (I do of course) but he could exponentially improve his draft position thus his $$$$ staying one more year. His game translates really well to the NBA but I still see him as a project right now. He's not nearly as refined as 'Melo was, I realize they're completely different players but 'Melo played with a poise and maturity rarely seen in freshman IMO. Mintz is getting there but he still has areas that will be heavily exploited in the NBA and areas he could improve on next year playing at 'Cuse. Going to the big time to be dropped into the G league doesn't guarantee you'll improve. Just as many players get lost in it all, that won't happen if he stays in college. I think staying in college helps his trajectory more.


Also, I'm a nobody so what the hell do I know.

Yeah, I think Flynn's career best models his trajectory. Including SC top 10 plays every other game his sophomore year.