Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[orangepassion]

I don’t know to be honest. Everyone is basically preparing for Judah to be back.

Could bite us if he's not

 

[Bulldog04]

How neutral is the NBA pre-draft process towards actual draft value for kids? Is it a genuine best estimate or does it lean toward getting guys to enter.

It is very open and honest because there is no way a Judah is going to move the needle even if he were pick #29. But if he comes back and plays his butt off, there could be some nice media coverage for him this year coming up. Also, he could get a lot of NIL money if he comes back and leverage this past year he had. But They leave it to the kid and their family from there when it comes to the draft…

 

[Cuse181]

Hell be back, I can’t imagine he wants to be a second round guy who gets stuck in the g league for years

 

[CuseMan4]

When he realizes his stock is going to be second round from what he is told, he will be back… Being a second round pick right now does absolutely nothing. Next year first round and guaranteed money. No brainer and everyone is preparing as if he is coming back

Exactly this. Judah is projected a mid 2nd rounder. Judah is a legitimate case where NIL and coming back a year makes way too much sense. You know he’s going to get paid if we comes back a year at Syracuse. And then he will improve his stock for next years draft. The money difference from a mid 2nd rounder to a lottery pick is pretty big. A lottery pick is where I see Judah next year and I think the people around him know that. But he’d also be dumb bit to test the waters right now and at least go through the process. Nothing unexpected coming from Judah at this point.

And for people worried that he will transfer if he comes back to college. Don’t be. It’s Syracuse or NBA.

 

[Red2003]

This was inevitable and is a salary negotiation like at any job when you have two offers. He has the NBA money and the Weitsman NIL money on the table and it’s on him to decide which offer is better. Good on Judah and he deserves it.

I expect like some have said for him to look excellent at the combine but not to surpass the more tested Guards entering.

 

[OHIORANGES]

Symir probably wouldn’t have left if he thought Judah was gone. It will be interesting to see if Joe comes back. I still think we need a stud wing.

Still waiting for Joe to announce for the portal. Right?

 

[Niastri]

Welp

So, there's a chance.

 

[dasher]

Mike Waters was on Orange Nation before he announced and said he expected him to test the waters, but thought he’d return next year. The early indications currently is he’s a second round pick. If he came back I could see him go late lottery.

Think about that. Mike isn't a NBA scout. He didn't come up with that opinion on his own.

 

[RF2044]

Cj Fair in that day’s equivalence if i remember right

I don't think CJ actually ever declared / tested the waters. Intended to do so after the 2013 F4 run, but talked himself out of it on the drive back to Syracuse after spending a post-season weekend at home.

 

[NCo’range]

Just read this.

Judah Mintz has declared for the NBA Draft, will retain college eligibility
Judah Mintz has declared for the NBA Draft, will retain college eligibility

 

[UpstateSM]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Scotch]

That’s perfect messaging from Red (and it’s true).

 

[Trueblue25]

I don't think CJ actually ever declared / tested the waters. Intended to do so after the 2013 F4 run, but talked himself out of it on the drive back to Syracuse after spending a post-season weekend at home.

Think you’re right. Thats the only name I could think of.

Did Lydon test after his frosh year? I dont think so

 

[NC_Orange]

2 things:

1. It’s smart of him to at least get feedback
2. I don’t appreciate your user name

Just read this.

Judah Mintz has declared for the NBA Draft, will retain college eligibility
Judah Mintz has declared for the NBA Draft, will retain college eligibilityView attachment 226222

 

[pwong]

You’d be stupid not to test and get feedback if you are anywhere close to be an NBA pick (first or second). Staying in the draft vs returning are seperate conversations.

 

[djcon57]

Yeah, this was expected. Not concerned...and if he somehow is a 1st rounder, he should go

 

[dasher]

Think you’re right. Thats the only name I could think of.

Did Lydon test after his frosh year? I dont think so

I think John Wallace did as well.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

You’d be stupid not to test and get feedback if you are anywhere close to be an NBA pick (first or second). Staying in the draft vs returning are seperate conversations.

Last year June 1st was the last day to withdraw from the draft. Not sure if 2023 is exactly the same but we could know in about nine weeks. Lots can be accomplished in that time frame.

Here's the Summer Timeline for Potential NBA Draft Eligibility - Chapelboro.com

Only one UNC starter from this season, graduate forward Brady Manek, has completely exhausted his collegiate eligibility.

chapelboro.com

 

[walsh2012]

No combine invite and he will be back quick. That is the first indication with these early entrants

He will get a combine invite

 

[OrangeDW]

He gone

 

[llandz]

Mintz also gets the benefit of feedback from teams to see what he needs to work on if he comes back to Syracuse. He has to go do this. Anyone would be crazy not to take the opportunity.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Justin Moore sharing Judahs post. Our replacement if he leaves? Ha. It's just social media but seriously if Judah does go then I'd certainly sign up for that.

 

[HoustonCuse]

It seems to me that our guys that are borderline always seem to grade out very well at the combine. If he gets an invite I will be surprised to see him back at SU. It’s just the world now.


Perfect response by Red on this (the HC even having a response on social media is new, and what boomer channels were used always resulted in a foot-in-mouth situation).

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Judah Mintz has declared for the NBA Draft, will retain college eligibility

The Syracuse freshman will go through the draft process.

www.syracuse.com

The NBA’s early entry deadline is April 23; underclassmen have until June 12 to withdraw from the draft.