Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[GoCuse14]

Tied for high scorer.

+\- was much much better.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Tied for high scorer.

0-2 from three, zero assists and 4 turnovers.

 

[Cuse House]

+\- was much much better.

4 turnovers and 0 assists. 0-2 from 3, one of which I saw was a wide open shot. He’s gifted getting to the rim, but he will have a more difficult time doing that against NBA competition. Not a bad two games from him, but he needs more time to develop. Hope he returns and leads the new fast pace team Red has assembled.

 

[phil77]

0/2 for 3 isn't great and is that a goose-egg in the assist column? I agree with the comment and I have said it before Judah needs to decide if he wants to play and get paid from the G-League or if he wants to get paid and play for Syracuse. Those will be his two options next year and which ever one he picks I wish him the best of luck well more luck if he comes back to Syracuse of course

 

[tptcuse]

ESPN blows

I gave you a like because you rarely say anything negative, so it was fun to read that.

 

[GoCuse14]

4 turnovers and 0 assists. 0-2 from 3, one of which I saw was a wide open shot. He’s gifted getting to the rim, but he will have a more difficult time doing that against NBA competition. Not a bad two games from him, but he needs more time to develop. Hope he returns and leads the new fast pace team Red has assembled.

For sure. Just pointing out that +3 is a hair better than -23

 

[PauliePeppas]

Yea its basically g-league or star on top 4 acc team with nil…..

 

[Cuse'91]

Yea its basically g-league or star on top 4 acc team with nil…..

I can't believe this is even a choice. Unless, he just doesn't want to take classes.

 

[General20]

I can't believe this is even a choice. Unless, he just doesn't want to take classes.

I can imagine it.

Imagine you're 19. Imagine your dream is to play in the NBA, and you've spent your whole life working your ass off to achieve that goal, to the point where you've become the top 1% in the world at what you do. Imagine you are SO close to reaching your goal that you are likely to hear your name called on draft day. Imagine never playing against anyone in your life who can stay in front of you on the basketball court without help defense. Now imagine being told you shouldn't bet on yourself.

I have no idea how anyone in that position keeps perspective. I actually feel bad for kids who are borderline NBA players. It feels like a cruel fate to me.

 

[Dick_in_MI]

Yea its basically g-league or star on top 4 acc team with nil…..

OK, but playing devil's advocate here, if the $400K number for Jesse was true we can use that for Judah.

Buddy makes $500K this year on a 2-way in the G League and he didn't even get drafted. Same with Cole. If Judah sneaks into the second round it might be more favorable for him to go.

I think it will be a very close decision, again playing devil's advocate and keeping my Orange-colored emotions out of the analysis.

 

[Orangezoo]

I can imagine it.

Imagine you're 19. Imagine your dream is to play in the NBA, and you've spent your whole life working your ass off to achieve that goal, to the point where you've become the top 1% in the world at what you do. Imagine you are SO close to reaching your goal that you are likely to hear your name called on draft day. Imagine never playing against anyone in your life who can stay in front of you on the basketball court without help defense. Now imagine being told you shouldn't bet on yourself.

I have no idea how anyone in that position keeps perspective. I actually feel bad for kids who are borderline NBA players. It feels like a cruel fate to me.

Yep. Also imagine then the grind playing in the G League and it takes 3 years before you hit a roster... and when you do it's 1 min segments or one or two games with real minutes.. be it classes and trying the college route or the slog of climbing up in the G League... I don't envy a kid with such a tough decision.

 

[SUFan44]

OK, but playing devil's advocate here, if the $400K number for Jesse was true we can use that for Judah.

Buddy makes $500K this year on a 2-way in the G League and he didn't even get drafted. Same with Cole. If Judah sneaks into the second round it might be more favorable for him to go.

I think it will be a very close decision, again playing devil's advocate and keeping my Orange-colored emotions out of the analysis.

Here's the second side of that story...

Buddy & Cole gained virtually nothing for coming back. They were close to finished products. Low ceiling guys.

Judah could get triple that next year and have more guaranteed if he moves into first round territory.

 

[Cuse House]

OK, but playing devil's advocate here, if the $400K number for Jesse was true we can use that for Judah.

Buddy makes $500K this year on a 2-way in the G League and he didn't even get drafted. Same with Cole. If Judah sneaks into the second round it might be more favorable for him to go.

I think it will be a very close decision, again playing devil's advocate and keeping my Orange-colored emotions out of the analysis.

To play devil’s advocate to your devil’s advocate, he could potentially be a 1st rounder next draft if he stays. 1st round gets paid exponentially more than a late 2nd rounder. He would be compensated well here with NIL and would be playing for a potentially much better team this year than last. It’s a tough choice, but at least he’s making money either way.

 

[rrlbees]

I gave you a like because you rarely say anything negative, so it was fun to read that.

LOL. They were pissing me off with all the interviews where they didn’t show the game or put it on half the screen. We don’t need to see their mugs to be able to hear the interview.

 

[NorSyr66]

For sure. Just pointing out that +3 is a hair better than -23

....fairly large hair!

 

[Timonen]

To play devil’s advocate to your devil’s advocate, he could potentially be a 1st rounder next draft if he stays. 1st round gets paid exponentially more than a late 2nd rounder. He would be compensated well here with NIL and would be playing for a potentially much better team this year than last. It’s a tough choice, but at least he’s making money either way.

Here’s the thing - if a scout/team thinks there’s even a small chance returning to school might yield that kind of leap for him, they’d take him in the second round and manage the growth themselves. And they’ll make that clear in the next week. So in that case, the decision is more stark. Do you come back for what people are essentially telling you is a low % chance of growth…or go get paid and start working your way up the ladder in the pros.

 

[Cuse House]

Here’s the thing - if a scout/team thinks there’s even a small chance returning to school might yield that kind of leap for him, they’d take him in the second round and manage the growth themselves. And they’ll make that clear in the next week. So in that case, the decision is more stark. Do you come back for what people are essentially telling you is a low % chance of growth…or go get paid and start working your way up the ladder in the pros.

I think in Judah’s case it’s a win win. I do not see how he could be drafted lower next year barring an injury. Either way he ends up in the league. I think he makes more money in the short term (rookie contract) if he returns. This is just my opinion of course, but I believe he has more to gain from returning vs being buried in the G league.

 

[jordville]

 

[orangepassion]

To play devil’s advocate to your devil’s advocate, he could potentially be a 1st rounder next draft if he stays. 1st round gets paid exponentially more than a late 2nd rounder. He would be compensated well here with NIL and would be playing for a potentially much better team this year than last. It’s a tough choice, but at least he’s making money either way.

1st rounders also get a ton more leeway by the team to make the roster

 

[NineOneSeven]

Is there even room for him if he comes back? Right now with the transfers we have 12, right?

 

[cusefan88]

Is there even room for him if he comes back? Right now with the transfers we have 12, right?

There's one scholarship spot left presumably for him if he wants to return.

 

[dasher]

Is there even room for him if he comes back? Right now with the transfers we have 12, right?

Oh, they will find room.

 

[NineOneSeven]

There's one scholarship spot left presumably for him if he wants to return.

Oh, they will find room.

Is it 13 scholarships?

 

[Cusefan0307]

C’mon guys there’s room for Mintz smh.

 

[Orangezoo]

C’mon guys there’s room for Mintz smh.

Lol I mean we've covered this so many times. We have 12 guys. Judah is 13 and if he stays we are full if not we have an open spot to fill