Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[Orangezoo]

So now NBA executives are grading on a curve based on how old they are?
What does "5th year, 22 year old" have to do with SOS? Judah played a much weaker schedule.

You sure sound like someone who is hoping Judah is gone or just stayed at a holiday inn.

 

[tbonezone]

guilty. i want him back. but in no sense can you build a great shooter argument.
and that's what it takes next level. and he is a flopper. #3 in ACC ft attempts

 

[Wrinkle]

It's impossible to compare him to Judah, but I'm surprised Jerami Grant has been one of the best Syracuse talents in the NBA. And his brother Jerian was drafted a lot higher than him.

I thought that Jerian was pretty good at ND. Back to facts: Jerian had about two more assists, but otherwise very similar raw stats to Judah, albeit against significantly better competition (SOS 7.02 vs. 4.16); looking at their final year, since Judah was only here one year:

Judah Mintz College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

Judah Mintz - Stats, Game Logs, Splits, and much more

www.sports-reference.com

versus

Jerian Grant College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

Jerian Grant - Stats, Game Logs, Splits, and much more

www.sports-reference.com

He's a bigger (30lb heavier, only an inch taller) dude, so that can wear on his body - and probably not as quick - but I wonder how a real scout (not me, as an internet scout), would compare the two.

Judah is so much more talented than Jerian it's not even close

 

[walsh2012]

I think judah comes back unless he decides to not come back

 

[Melancer46]

So now NBA executives are grading on a curve based on how old they are?
What does "5th year, 22 year old" have to do with SOS? Judah played a much weaker schedule.

Um, yes. Of course they are graded on a curve. Do you think it’s just coincidence that nearly all lottery picks are freshmen or sophomores? It’s been like this for awhile now.

 

[qdawgg]

Scoot Henderson is about to get drafted second overall shooting 76% from the line

Better hope NBA scouts don’t see this nugget of info. He’ll drop to the G league if he’s lucky.

 

[qdawgg]

The air balls stick out for me.
It’s not 1/2 but 0/2 and hitting nothing in a close game.

Again, I like him. But team results and some late game giving up doesn’t bode well.

I think he could benefit from another year in college but I think you’re also exaggerating what he does as a player with some of your posts. Does he do some of those things, yes. Is that what his whole “game” is about, not even close.

 

[qdawgg]

See….stuff like this is why I asked you if you follow the NBA.

Have you paid attention to any NBA drafts the last 15+ years and how freshmen/seniors are viewed?

He hasn’t because NBA players just rest most of the season.

 

[mark79]

Judah is not a marginal talent. Are you nuts?!

Judah has tremendous talent, and he’s still very young. Besides his talent, he also is a tremendous young man. We are lucky and blessed to have him.

 

[atlanticuse]

He hasn’t because NBA players just rest most of the season.

You paid $300 for tickets only to show up during a "maintenance" game?
Be sarcastic until it happens to you.

But it's not a thing - nope - Adam Silver bends to the whims of the NBPA.

NBA must fix load management problem by working with players to protect the popularity of the league

Attaching a games played rule to qualify for MVP, other awards would be a good step

www.cbssports.com

 

[atlanticuse]

Judah is so much more talented than Jerian it's not even close

Using which metrics?

 

[atlanticuse]

I think he could benefit from another year in college but I think you’re also exaggerating what he does as a player with some of your posts. Does he do some of those things, yes. Is that what his whole “game” is about, not even close.

Yawn.

 

[HOFCeluck]

Judah should come back because NBA teams don’t play defense also zones are illegal.

 

[walsh2012]

You paid $300 for tickets only to show up during a "maintenance" game?
Be sarcastic until it happens to you.

But it's not a thing - nope - Adam Silver bends to the whims of the NBPA.

NBA must fix load management problem by working with players to protect the popularity of the league

Attaching a games played rule to qualify for MVP, other awards would be a good step

www.cbssports.com

Anthony Edwards had a great statement on this

 

[Wrinkle]

Using which metrics?

Wrinkle's Eyeball Rating

 

[Orangezoo]

 

[Cusesky8214]

Keep those NIL deals coming! Gotta entice him to stay another year.

 

[BillSU]

Makes sense on his part. Also have to be honest, looked to me like most tourney teams had guards who were his equal.

Obvious that he tests the waters. Watch out though I've heard it's ice cold.

I saw guards in the tournament that were much better than Quincy.

I say he'll be back.

 

[althea]

Obvious that he tests the waters. Watch out though I've heard it's ice cold.

I saw guards in the tournament that were much better than Quincy.

I say he'll be back.

Jack Klugman says hold my beer.

 

[IthacaMatt]

I think there is a nuance here.

Is Judah better than [others] projected in the first round?
“Can he have a long career?” is different.

Objectively, I don't think a lot of people would have projected such a long career for Jason Hart. You never know.

 

[IthacaMatt]

OMG, this sounds really promising!

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

also zones are illegal.

Except they aren’t.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

OMG, this sounds really promising!

I gotta find out what the going rate is.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

His growth as a player this year was terrific. Traditionally SU guys make a big jump Fr to So year.
IMO, he needs a bit of strength and adding some consistent range on his shot. Playing up tempo with another ball handler can only help him, I think.
Love to have him back. The team is very close (Jesse) to having a shot to shock some people next year
That is me also assuming some new vitality in the players and that they have the ability to play good M2M defense.

 

[HOFCeluck]

Except they aren’t.

Oops, i forgot…

Judah should come back because NBA teams don’t play defense also zones are illegal.