FWIW: Kadary Richmond 85, Judah Mintz 35

[cliftonparksufan]

We know that recruiting rankings don't necessarily guarantee success, but you have to be real excited how well regarded Mintz is. Oak Hill has been very good to Syracuse and no reason to think Mintz won't be able to play very meaningful minutes with success. Watching Mintz in a few games it appears he is very calm and that he seems to make others around him better. Plus he is a pass first, shoot second. Exactly what a point guard needs to do. Congrats again to the staff who needed a huge shot in the arm.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

Judah is our highest rated guard commit since Tyler Ennis in 2013. Let’s hope he has similar impact as TE.

 

[Orangezoo]

One thing I really like is that like KR, he plays on a team full of top 50 -100 guys including a burger boy and ; watching today's game, he is a critical piece and his teammates really look to him. At times he looks like the guy you would expect is going to Duke or UK.

 

[tee1222]

Judah is our highest rated guard commit since Tyler Ennis in 2013. Let’s hope he has similar impact as TE.

That's a lot of pressure! I would settle for 50 to 75% of Tyler's impact - I would hope that will get us far. TE was so poised beyond his years to get us that good so quickly. PG is so important to the success. Of course, this clip is not the only case in point. But it sure is nice to watch again.

 

[jdubs30]

Judah will (hopefully) have the freedom Kadary never got here.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Judah will (hopefully) have the freedom Kadary never got here.

If JAB wants to start Symir at first, that's ok, for a little bit, but I think he realizes he screwed up with KR and know who has the much higher upside.

 

[dasher]

Judah will (hopefully) have the freedom Kadary never got here.

he might deserve it more. I bet he works harder. I know he has a much better outside shot.

 

[dasher]

If JAB wants to start Symir at first, that's ok, for a little bit, but I think he realizes he screwed up with KR and know who has the much higher upside.

I would be stunned if Mintz didn't start from day 1. Symir is used to coming off the bench and won't be upset about it. And Mintz is just better.

 

[jdubs30]

If JAB wants to start Symir at first, that's ok, for a little bit, but I think he realizes he screwed up with KR and know who has the much higher upside.

I would be stunned if Mintz didn't start from day 1. Symir is used to coming off the bench and won't be upset about it. And Mintz is just better.

Yeah there’s no way Mintz isn’t starting. We will see a different JB this year I think.

Honestly it’s a really good guard rotation. All 3 have complimentary skill sets and different strengths. I also think the minutes will be fairly easy to divide up and there should be no morale issue with any of the 3

 

[AZOrange]

I would be stunned if Mintz didn't start from day 1. Symir is used to coming off the bench and won't be upset about it. And Mintz is just better.

There is ZERO chance Mintz doesn’t start.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

There is ZERO chance Mintz doesn’t start.

1. Mintz
2. JG
3. Benny (hope he makes the leap)
4. Cole? Bunch? Portal?
5. Jesse

Sy
Portal Center
Whole bunch of frosh fighting it out

 

[Gotothehole]

1. Mintz
2. JG
3. Benny (hope he makes the leap)
4. Cole? Bunch? Portal?
5. Jesse

Sy
Portal Center
Whole bunch of frosh fighting it out

Practice will be war zone, and that's good thing

 

[kcsu]

I would be stunned if Mintz didn't start from day 1. Symir is used to coming off the bench and won't be upset about it. And Mintz is just better.

Id start Sy and Mintz

 

[two3zone]

Id start Sy and Mintz

Why? Joe is capable at the two.

 

[two3zone]

1. Mintz
2. JG
3. Benny (hope he makes the leap)
4. Cole? Bunch? Portal?
5. Jesse

Sy
Portal Center
Whole bunch of frosh fighting it out

I like this if you removed the question mark after Cole. I think that can be a top 5/6 ACC team (in a good acc)

 

[kmart128]

1. Mintz
2. JG
3. Benny (hope he makes the leap)
4. Cole? Bunch? Portal?
5. Jesse

Sy
Portal Center
Whole bunch of frosh fighting it out

I got...

1. Mintz / Torrence
2. Girard / Copeland
3. Bunch / Taylor
4. Swider / Williams / Brown
5. Edwards / Ajak / Carey

 

[LoveShack]

I got...

1. Mintz / Torrence
2. Girard / Copeland
3. Bunch / Taylor
4. Swider / Williams / Brown
5. Edwards / Ajak / Carey

Right and throw in Chaz (who has a ship)and that is 13. So at this moment we are full and there is no room for a portal guy.

 

[jdubs30]

Practice will be war zone, and that's good thing

Yep look at this potential 5 v 5

Mintz/JG/Benny/Cole/Jesse

Vs

Copeland/Taylor/Bunch/Brown/Casey

You can bet that 2nd unit will treat those practices like their games (similar to the the early 2010s). We didn’t have anything like that last year. Should help everyone improve

 

[jdubs30]

Right and throw in Chaz (who has a ship)and that is 13. So at this moment we are full and there is no room for a portal guy.

At least 1 more will leave

 

[Trueblue25]

Hopefully Judah’s willing to put in the work and care more about winning and his teammates than other things.

 

[kcsu]

Why? Joe is capable at the two.

I realize it wont happen but i like Joe off the bench vs starting. I want size and athletes in the zone.

 

[hoopsupstate]

he might deserve it more. I bet he works harder. I know he has a much better outside shot.

I bet he practices harder and is in better shape than Kadary. Mintz shows a lot of leadership on the floor.

 

[OttoMets]

That's a lot of pressure! I would settle for 50 to 75% of Tyler's impact - I would hope that will get us far. TE was so poised beyond his years to get us that good so quickly. PG is so important to the success. Of course, this clip is not the only case in point. But it sure is nice to watch again.

1. That clip always gets a like. Can't get enough of that shot.
2. I take great issue with ACCN's title. "Miracle"? No way. Kid took four purposeful dribbles, squared up, and got nothing but net. That's not a miracle, it's just a flat-out excellent play.

 

[OttoMets]

Why? Joe is capable at the two.

I'd be leery about starting a freshman guard alongside an epically poor defender. Puts the wings and (especially) center in a bad spot, obviously, but it also disadvantages the freshman guard at a time when he's already facing a steep learning curve.

Doubt it'll happen, but Joe's role always should've been instant offense off the bench.

 

[Funk Doc]

Can't stress how good this will be for Joe to be off the ball, with a solid guard who can get him shots.

Also applies when Symir checks in, although teams can cheat off him towards Joe and hopefully Cole a little bit.