Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[Orangezoo]

 

[OrangeDW]

How we went 17-15 with this type of talent is beyond me..

???

A hopeful 2nd round pick and 2 seniors who had to go to college for a 5th year because the NBA didn’t want them were our best players.

That’s classic 17-15 territory to me.

 

[Cuse181]

I was wondering why I hadn’t heard some of the bigger names

 

[Fly Rodder]

Huh? Weak schedule. Judah is a really good basketball player. He just isn't there yet as a pro prospect it looks.

And that's not a bad thing, I called Judah a marginal NBA prospect a month or so ago and a poster (his dad?) called it ridiculous. But a marginal NBA prospect is still a really really really good basketball player and most college players would kill to be in the combine. I'm generally for players going when they can go, but I think Judah is someone who can benefit from another year, he's only 19. It's not like he's a 22yo sophomore.

 

[Cuse'91]

Makes sense. Didn't look like there were any 1st rounders on the court, during these scrimmages.

 

[Fly Rodder]

Interesting to see that Judah is the only frosh guard playing in the scrimmages.

 

[Orangezoo]

And that's not a bad thing, I called Judah a marginal NBA prospect a month or so ago and a poster (his dad?) called it ridiculous. But a marginal NBA prospect is still a really really really good basketball player and most college players would kill to be in the combine. I'm generally for players going when they can go, but I think Judah is someone who can benefit from another year, he's only 19. It's not like he's a 22yo sophomore.

This scrimmage of guys that are second round to undrafted guys looks to validate that for me. He's had some good moments but he has been just ok.

Assist numbers will look good.. several were just dribbling into no man's land and having a guy wide open that won't be there against better talent.

 

[Orangezoo]

Interesting to see that Judah is the only frosh guard playing in the scrimmages.

Jordan Walsh from Arkansas played too.. technically a guard.

 

[rrlbees]

Could be off a bit here because I missed a minute here and there but I had Judah at 10 pts, 6 asts, 1 stl, 2 turnovers.

 

[Orangezoo]

Could be off a bit here because I missed a minute here and there but I had Judah at 10 pts, 6 asts, 1 stl, 2 turnovers.

I thought he was at 9 pts not 10. Had same on assists and 3 turnovers.

 

[Sbucketball]

Bates looks like he's been on the Syracuse strength/conditioning regimen. That said, looks like he will play in the NBA, even after this odyssey.

His posture is offensive to me.

 

[SP_Gilbs]

 

[IthacaMatt]

Pretty good game on paper, until you get to the +/-. Ooof.

 

[Orangezoo]

Pretty good game on paper, until you get to the +/-. Ooof.

If you watch the game though you can just see it. He needs another year. If that's college or Gleague who knows but hard to see him getting drafted for certain. Would be very close...

 

[rrlbees]

If you watch the game though you can just see it. He needs another year. If that's college or Gleague who knows but hard to see him getting drafted for certain. Would be very close...

I think he stays in the draft. If he doesn’t get drafted he’ll play in the g league possibly on a 2 way.

 

[NYCCuse826]

I think he stays in the draft. If he doesn’t get drafted he’ll play in the g league possibly on a 2 way.

Possibly is wishful thinking. That's not downplaying his ability. A NBA team can only have two two-way players on their roster.

 

[orangenauburn]

Caleb Love come on down

 

[Orangezoo]

Caleb Love come on down

He created massive drama at UNC with Davis... so I dunno..

 

[tee1222]

Had another nice scoop in towards the end and another dish to a wide open three. He had at least 3 more assists that were missed or turnovers that should have been.

Looked great to me! Has a needed skill. Gets around his guy. Throw that in with his ability to convert from either side of the glass and ability to give people open looks and you've got a point guard!

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Cuse44]

Sign me up for the Santa Clara kid (Brandin P) if Judah stays in - he’s a baller but probably not NBA player

 

[Jake]

I thought Judah played well. But that wasn’t enjoyable to watch. No idea how nba scouts do it, I’d be sticking a fork in my neck about 5 minutes into these scrimmages.

 

[rocklloyd]

He gone

 

[sdhall01]

He gone

Maybe, but not based on those stats in the scrimmage.

 

[SUFan44]

I think he stays in the draft. If he doesn’t get drafted he’ll play in the g league possibly on a 2 way.

Which is a bad move in the NIL era, in my humble opinion.