Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[two3zone]

The 2 worst years in Jim's 40+ years and losing 2 starters who were part of the reason, is not a bad thing.
If either of them were very good we wouldn't have bad that bad.
Better to start over with younger players who might have some upside.

I don’t think the two starters were the reason last year, Joe and Jesse were two of our three best players last year and there is no debate about that, add in possibly losing Judah we lost three of our best players on Jim’s worst team ever, what does that say about the guys who stayed? We’re banking on those guys to be better for us to get to the bubble. JJ and Chance don’t make up for our losses or last year will look good, we need more.

If Red comes out (he won’t) and says this is a developmental year to get us to an elite level, cool, I have a year to waste to watch progress, don’t have a year to waste watching the staff in disbelief that this team isn’t good.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Yeah 7-4 if motivated and used properly can be effective in stretches. My biggest issue here would be teams that use him in screening action. Better served if zone is mixed in or we use pressure.

You would think a 7'4 kid could pick up some garbage points on a few tip ins. Plus make an impact no matter what defense is played. I'll warm up to him if it happens and he brings some juice.

 

[Orangezoo]

I don’t think the two starters were the reason last year, Joe and Jesse were two of our three best players last year and there is no debate about that, add in possibly losing Judah we lost three of our best players on Jim’s worst team ever, what does that say about the guys who stayed? We’re banking on those guys to be better for us to get to the bubble. JJ and Chance don’t make up for our losses or last year will look good, we need more.

If Red comes out (he won’t) and says this is a developmental year to get us to an elite level, cool, I have a year to waste to watch progress, don’t have a year to waste watching the staff in disbelief that this team isn’t good.

Not sure he comes out and says it but the effort around the 24 classes and beyond might be saying that quiet part out loud.

 

[two3zone]

Not sure he comes out and says it but the effort around the 24 classes and beyond might be saying that quiet part out loud.

This roster can be really really good when we have this conversation next year. Think this is going to be a big year when it comes to who will be welcomed back or be gently shown the door.

 

[Orangezoo]

This roster can be really really good when we have this conversation next year. Think this is going to be a big year when it comes to who will be welcomed back or be gently shown the door.

Yep.. like you mentioned before let's get to a post season of some sort maybe sneak into the tourney if things really break but be real around an NIT bid then move on things. Jesse debacle should help have NIL improvements and maybe some more big fish plus maybe subscription etc getting its act together too. Mix who should stay with a Freeman, Moore, Freemans big man TTO teammate etc and we have something.

Again things break well then so be it.. more talent to return but otherwise make your mark or thanks a bunch and good luck at your next stop.

 

[jdubs30]

yeah I would be ok with McLeod honestly. I trust Red to get a high level guy for next year - but I think McLeod doesn’t a lot of good things but doesn’t demand the ball

 

[dasher]

Didn’t play ….not sure the reason. Seems like a plug n play for Jesse. We’re not going to run the offense through him like we planned for Jesse…and to be honest I wasn’t a fan of jesse as a top option.

I like the size and athleticism. Rim protector for our press.

Judah is still the key.

I am not hearing great things about Judah coming back. No decision as of yet. But the clues
don't look great.

 

[Orangezoo]

I'm gonna take the fans of SEC schools and other big p6 teams on Naheems socials as a win tonight. Doesn't change anything but cheers to that till morning.

 

[kcsu]

I am not hearing great things about Judah coming back. No decision as of yet. But the clues
don't look great.

Yuck

 

[Cuse1055]

Yuck

Jaden Bradley time then. He’s been eerily quiet.

 

[AZOrange]

McLeod is not first choice. Still think we might see one more portal out from cuse

 

[Orangezoo]

I am not hearing great things about Judah coming back. No decision as of yet. But the clues
don't look great.

And if that's the case and he goes NBA plus we don't go all in on a replacement... we have to put stock/faith around a transition year that comes with an elite 24 class...

 

[UpstateSM]

Blah I just want to watch Syracuse play in the tournament again

 

[Orangezoo]

McLeod is not first choice. Still think we might see one more portal out from cuse

You tease...

 

[cliftonparksufan]

This roster can be really really good when we have this conversation next year. Think this is going to be a big year when it comes to who will be welcomed back or be gently shown the door.

We could potentially have eleven or twelve guys on the roster next year that will still have eligibility in 24-25.

 

[Jake]

I am not hearing great things about Judah coming back. No decision as of yet. But the clues
don't look great.

Then I think we pivot to Ty-Laur

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Then I think we pivot to Ty-Laur

Interesting.

 

[Orangezoo]

Then I think we pivot to Ty-Laur

Which if we could make happen would be a hell of a pivot.

 

[Jake]

McLeod is not first choice. Still think we might see one more portal out from cuse

Out? Hmm. Carey? Taylor? Hima?

 

[Orangefan1]

McLeod? OV set up for this weekend. Had a nice game against, especially in the 1st half but pretty much sucked against everyone else.

Naheem McLeod 2023-24 Stats per Game - NCAAM - ESPN

The 2023-24 NCAAM season stats per game for Naheem McLeod of the Syracuse Orange on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.

www.espn.com

He’s a monster!

 

[Orangezoo]

Out? Hmm. Carey? Taylor? Hima?

All 3 have been super positive pro cuse stuff on socials... not that this matters of course..

 

[hoopsupstate]

We could potentially have eleven or twelve guys on the roster next year that will still have eligibility in 24-25.

I think the staff thinks Starling and Westry will go pro after next year.

 

[OrangeDW]

I think the staff thinks Starling and Westry will go pro after next year.

Hope it’s a legit possibility, because that would likely mean they played as well as next year’s team will need them to.

 

[Orangezoo]

Would still be a shame for Judah to not return and miss out on a packed dome.

 

[FrancoPizza]

we have to put stock/faith around a transition year that comes with an elite 24 class...

ugh, we’ve been saying we’re one class away for years. That’s just a distraction at this point from the fact that the program is just not getting the job done in the here and now.