Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[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..

 

[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.

 

[SP_Gilbs]

This pass was pretty impressive

 

[Orangezoo]

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.

Yeah. Although when you see 35-40 guys who didn't play that are already ahead of him then a good 10-12 guys who played better than him things get iffy considering his drill and shooting numbers were not all that impressive.

 

[CardiacCuse]

7 assists will be huge for him...can prove he has the PG skills needed

but he did have the worst + - of anyone in the game in only 17 mins...so there's also that

 

[NYCCuse826]

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.

They likely did. Those are second round to undrafted players.

 

[Ringostar57]

ESPN now has him 55 to the Pacers. Looking at local Indy news, that would be news to the Pacers looking for a big guard or small forward. On the cusp of being undrafted.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Lazy and haven’t read the comments, but that’s as good as Judah can play. He looked like he belonged. He gone… under control, passed GREAT, great first step and blow by ability, finished at rime. Only thing left is to take a few 3’s…

 

[Jake]

Lazy and haven’t read the comments, but that’s as good as Judah can play. He looked like he belonged. He gone… under control, passed GREAT, great first step and blow by ability, finished at rime. Only thing left is to take a few 3’s…

But can he finish against guys that aren’t borderline NBA players. That’s the concern and why scouts want to see him shoot. He’s not making a living around the rim in the NBA.

 

[Orangezoo]

Lazy and haven’t read the comments, but that’s as good as Judah can play. He looked like he belonged. He gone… under control, passed GREAT, great first step and blow by ability, finished at rime. Only thing left is to take a few 3’s…

He was OK to good. A couple of assists won't translate as he dribbled into trouble. Had a really poor turnover trying to get fancy at half court. He moved the ball well and had some really nice passes. Defended pretty well too. The areas of concern were off the ball as he tended to sit and watch and then the lack of being any threat from outside limits his game for the time being.

It was a nice showing against the back half of the guys trying to get drafted. I would say a good 10-12 guys over the two scrimmages showed more than he did. Given his measurables and drill and shooting results it wasn't a lot to hang a hat on. Still probably has him where Givony placed him in the 50s. Hopefully there is a team who really likes him and his potential.

Also on defense he gotten taken to the paint a couple times. His shorter wingspan was noticeable for the first time. Positioning and on ball defense though was solid overall.

Edit - Jake's comment on finishing around the rim vs actual NBA guys too is a good point.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Orangezoo]

Longer list than I had who showed more than Judah but I would say he is right there at the end of this list. Tack on the other 40 guys who didn't play..

 

[Cuse_NYC]

But can he finish against guys that aren’t borderline NBA players. That’s the concern and why scouts want to see him shoot. He’s not making a living around the rim in the NBA.

Oh I agree. Just really shocked he looked so good. Wasn’t expecting it.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

He was OK to good. A couple of assists won't translate as he dribbled into trouble. Had a really poor turnover trying to get fancy at half court. He moved the ball well and had some really nice passes. Defended pretty well too. The areas of concern were off the ball as he tended to sit and watch and then the lack of being any threat from outside limits his game for the time being.

It was a nice showing against the back half of the guys trying to get drafted. I would say a good 10-12 guys over the two scrimmages showed more than he did. Given his measurables and drill and shooting results it wasn't a lot to hang a hat on. Still probably has him where Givony placed him in the 50s. Hopefully there is a team who really likes him and his potential.

Also on defense he gotten taken to the paint a couple times. His shorter wingspan was noticeable for the first time. Positioning and on ball defense though was solid overall.

Edit - Jake's comment on finishing around the rim vs actual NBA guys too is a good point.

I just think in his mind he wants to go pro. Any positive performances are only going to lean him even more so towards the nba. Obviously he isn’t a first rd pick. He should come back and make guaranteed money

 

[Cusefan0307]

These scrimmages rarely move the needle unless someone is a superstar in it. It means even less now that the top 40 prospects don’t play.

 

[Orangezoo]

These scrimmages rarely move the needle unless someone is a superstar in it. It means even less now that the top 40 prospects don’t play.

Yep.