Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[Day2]

Based on what credible info?

Monday, the scuttle was he was staying, and little has changed except time has passed with no announcement.

He very well could leave but I don't think 20/80 is accurate.

Has anything happened that would indicate he’s coming back?

 

[orange79]

Has anything happened that would indicate he’s coming back?

I think it's the negative argument (I know that's not the correct term, but I'm still working on my coffee).

"If he were sure he was staying in the draft, he would have announced that by now."

 

[Orangezoo]

Has anything happened that would indicate he’s coming back?

As others have said who are closer it's a coin flip. The gridlock on what is good or bad news relative to his comments or IG stuff is consistent with that. I'm not reading into a NC reporters comments too much.. who I'd wager is a fan of one of those tobacco teams.

 

[SUFan44]

Has anything happened that would indicate he’s coming back?

My point is, what credible source has stated anything that would skew the numbers to 20-80?

 

[cliftonparksufan]

For the record, I hope I’m wrong. I want him to stay.

Deep down, everyone would like him to stay. But Judah needs to do what he feels is right for Judah. Personally, if I'm in his position, I'm gone.

 

[Day2]

As others have said who are closer it's a coin flip. The gridlock on what is good or bad news relative to his comments or IG stuff is consistent with that. I'm not reading into a NC reporters comments too much.. who I'd wager is a fan of one of those tobacco teams.

They were more confident he was coming back a couple of weeks ago. If it’s a coin flip now, then this is trending in the wrong direction.

How about Mintz’s own comments? He sounds like he wants to stay in the draft and he's looking for something - anything - to justify that desire. He’s not simply looking for feedback.

 

[UpstateSM]

Deep down, everyone would like him to stay. But Judah needs to do what he feels is right for Judah. Personally, if I'm in his position, I'm gone.

And I would absolutely be going to be back to school. Which is why this is so much “fun.”

 

[CarolinaCuse]

I have no knowledge of the outcome of the pending decision, but I would think that either way, Judah would benefit from having as many workouts with teams as possible and gathering as much info about his game right up to the date in which a decision needs to be made. It's not as if his prospects of getting drafted are disillusioned. Get as much feedback as possible and he will make the most informed decision he can at the time.

 

[stuckinbig11]

Disregarding basketball, college can be one of the most fun times in your life--enjoy it while you can, Judah.

 

[Orangezoo]

Disregarding basketball, college can be one of the most fun times in your life--enjoy it while you can, Judah.

I feel like that sentiment, the experience that is college basketball as a whole just doesn't resonate with this younger generations. The NBA is always the ultimate goal and destination but maybe more than ever its front and center and even playing G league is more attractive than bigtime college hoops. Just reality these days.

 

[OptimusOtto]

At this point there’s only an announcement if he’s coming back right?

 

[UpstateSM]

At this point there’s only an announcement if he’s coming back right?

I imagine he will do a “thank you Syracuse and the fans” post if he’s leaving.

 

[two3zone]

Disregarding basketball, college can be one of the most fun times in your life--enjoy it while you can, Judah.

So can being out of college playing professional basketball.

 

[CardiacCuse]

They were more confident he was coming back a couple of weeks ago. If it’s a coin flip now, then this is trending in the wrong direction.

How about Mintz’s own comments? He sounds like he wants to stay in the draft and he's looking for something - anything - to justify that desire. He’s not simply looking for feedback.

here's how I see it: if he had a reason to stay in the draft - i.e. a firm promise - he would've already declared he's staying in...no?

there really wouldn't be any benefit for him to hide the decision to stay in the draft if he has laready made that call...right?

looks like he is hoping to get that promise in the last hour...which, if he doesn't have one by now, good chances he won't get one in the next couple of days...but it is possible...

I'd guess his chances of returning to NCAA next season are greater than 50%

 

[Erik]

here's how I see it: if he had a reason to stay in the draft - i.e. a firm promise - he would've already declared he's staying in...no?

there really wouldn't be any benefit for him to hide the decision to stay in the draft if he has laready made that call...right?

looks like he is hoping to get that promise in the last hour...which, if he doesn't have one by now, good chances he won't get one in the next couple of days...but it is possible...

I'd guess his chances of returning to NCAA next season are greater than 50%

Spot on!

 

[littlereg]

And I would absolutely be going to be back to school. Which is why this is so much “fun.”

One of the things I love about these hypotheticals is we can all say what we *think* we’d do, but we can’t actually know until we were in those shoes.

 

[Orangezoo]

So can being out of college playing professional basketball.

For someone like Judah that really depends on the physical aspect. He will find out that being a guy who prefers getting into the lane and using quickness that he will get beat up until he gets stronger. The recovery will be key but also time consuming. Certainly this happens in college as well but the more physical guards and bigs and the haed screens... brings some cons. As does having to grind even more through all that as a second round/developmental guy trying to get out of the G League

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Really the only thing we’re hoping to see is Judah posting that he’s coming back, right? If he’s staying in the draft, there’s no need for him to post anything as he’s already declared.

 

[tptcuse]

Really the only thing we’re hoping to see is Judah posting that he’s coming back, right? If he’s staying in the draft, there’s no need for him to post anything as he’s already declared.

As said above, he would almost certainly post a “thank you to Syracuse but I’m moving on” message.

 

[MSOrange]

I feel like that sentiment, the experience that is college basketball as a whole just doesn't resonate with this younger generations. The NBA is always the ultimate goal and destination but maybe more than ever its front and center and even playing G league is more attractive than bigtime college hoops. Just reality these days.

Agree. I loved college, but I knew I was joining the "real world' afterwards, not getting paid to play basketball.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

As said above, he would almost certainly post a “thank you to Syracuse but I’m moving on” message.

I’m sure he would. I’ll admit that I haven’t read all 94 pages.

 

[tptcuse]

I’m sure he would. I’ll admit that I haven’t read all 94 pages.

Sadly, I have.

 

[Orangezoo]

I'm adjusting my prediction. It will be 1159:30
on the 31st we learn. I will greatly appreciate that 30 seconds of buffer.

 

[miamicuse]

here's how I see it: if he had a reason to stay in the draft - i.e. a firm promise - he would've already declared he's staying in...no?

there really wouldn't be any benefit for him to hide the decision to stay in the draft if he has laready made that call...right?

looks like he is hoping to get that promise in the last hour...which, if he doesn't have one by now, good chances he won't get one in the next couple of days...but it is possible...

I'd guess his chances of returning to NCAA next season are greater than 50%

There may be last minute invites to try out with teams he wants to attend and by announcing return to college they would have crossed his name off. He may want to attend to try and secure a spot or to.solicit more feedback. There is no hurry to announce.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

I'm adjusting my prediction. It will be 1159:30
on the 31st we learn. I will greatly appreciate that 30 seconds of buffer.

Does the ball drop at Midnight?