Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[OmahaCuse]

If the mock drafts are accurate, this is true, and probably not all that close.

The mocks don’t have to be off by much for it to end up not being true though and that’s what really makes it tric

If the mock drafts are accurate, this is true, and probably not all that close.

The mocks don’t have to be off by much for it to end up not being true though and that’s what really makes it tricky.

Usually 1st rounds are pretty solid although typically a number of guys slip, trades happen and random unknown guys get picked. 2nd round is a free for all, where teams can take a risk or flyer.

 

[Melancer46]

It's funny. We used to wonder about a guy who was the #3 pick in the draft coming back and now we wonder about someone that may not get drafted. My thing against the GLeague is yeah you get to devote full time to basketball. But you are competing against your teammates as much as competing with your teammates. Everyone else on your team has one goal, getting to the NBA before you.

I don’t think this is all that different from college anymore either. Everyone is trying to get to the league, which is part of the reason we see a million transfers each off-season now.

 

[AZOrange]

I think we should camp out together at one of our houses and await the decision. This way we can take turn refreshing this post or waiting for someone in the know to text me or you...

Haha so true.

 

[phil77]

Earn money play in the G-League
Earn money play in ACC

Those are his choices.

 

[jdubs30]

Another guard

 

[IthacaMatt]

Yeah, if he goes now, it's likely more about getting paid now and not risking getting injured next year and not going 1st round.

...but yeah, in a perfect world, he stays another year, gets a NIL bag, doesn't get injured, goes first round in next year's draft, and makes bank in with a 1st round draft bag.

We should remember - 95% of college players do NOT get seriously injured in any given season.

 

[Orangezoo]

Another guard

Any of these guys dropping in some of the mocks?

 

[Sbucketball]

If Jon Rothstein was half as hungry as he says he is, we would have known Judah's decision by now.

 

[FasterCuse]

We should remember - 95% of college players do NOT get seriously injured in any given season.

Yeah, this isn't football where the risk of injury is extremely high.

 

[AZOrange]

Is this poster a member of the Mintz family?

Yes it is CL Mintz,

 

[OmahaCuse]

Any of these guys dropping in some of the mocks?

All in the same boat, may or may not get picked in 2nd round. Easy decision to come back, IMO.

 

[orangepassion]

Earn money play in the G-League
Earn money play in ACC

Those are his choices.

Add very possibly improve his draft stock.

 

[NYCCuse826]

Would Carmelo come back for another year if NIL was around then?
Boeheim told him "you have to go - nothing more to prove/do here" but... could he have stayed?

No because Melo was a Top 3 pick. NIL or not, you don't turn that down.

 

[kidorange]

No because Melo was a Top 3 pick. NIL or not, you don't turn that down.

Top 2 pick if it was done right

 

[NYCCuse826]

Judah can’t go wrong either way. If he ends up as a late 2nd rounder or UDFA he will get the opportunity to prove himself in the G league or a 2 way deal like Buddy and Cole. If he sticks, he will work on his degree and have a very good chance to lead the ACC in scoring, in a more friendly system for him. Good to hear he has a good camp, father thats a lawyer, etc. I’m sure Autry and the SU coaches are supporting as well.

For SU fans, either we have another guy in the NBA to help with recruiting or we have a potential AA coming back.

The G League is not a good spot to be in. There's this belief that it's iron sharpens iron down there. The way it is run, it's a 180 of MiLB and the AHL where if you perform at or above expectations, you improve your standing in the organization and have the chance to actually develop. Unless you're on a two-way, you do not want to be down there.

 

[Orangezoo]

The G League is not a good spot to be in. There's this belief that it's iron sharpens iron down there. The way it is run, it's a 180 of MiLB and the AHL where if you perform at or above expectations, you improve your standing in the organization and have the chance to actually develop. Unless you're on a two-way, you do not want to be down there.

If Judah stays in draft but isn't drafted I guarantee he is getting a two way contract.

 

[dollarbill44]

Yes, everyone knows the deadline is tomorrow night.

I would like to know if the answer is coming this morning, this afternoon, tomorrow morning, etc.

It would be great to know there is no reason to check this thread for 12 hours, 24 hours, etc.

There really isn't any reason to check back before Thursday morning, other than curiosity, unless you're looking to make an NIL deal with someone that is based on Judah's decision and time is of the essence.

 

[GooseMutt]

Yes, but even the wrong decision could still lend itself to a ten year career making six figures overseas. Trust the process and trust yourself. No ideas if Judah is even a future NBA rotation player, but he has enough skills that he should get a good hard look from someone.

I don’t want to be overseas leaving my family. Pass

No because Melo was a Top 3 pick. NIL or not, you don't turn that down.

Boeheim told him to go

 

[kingtidge]

We should remember - 95% of college players do NOT get seriously injured in any given season.

Don't need to convince me...

 

[Scott11]

Yes it is CL Mintz,

thanks what's the relation?

 

[Cusefan69]

thanks what's the relation?

Cousin to Junior

 

[NYCCuse826]

If Judah stays in draft but isn't drafted I guarantee he is getting a two way contract.

A roster can only have two players with two-way deals. He probably gets a training camp invite before a two-way.

 

[MadNY3]

he's leaving money on the table in his first contract if he leaves.
And, as we know, nothing is guaranteed (especially NBA tenure).

Look at the careers of 2nd round folks on Basketball Reference (I mentioned this earlier in the thread). You can quickly cycle through the years on the top of the page below "2010 NBA Draft", etc.

2010 NBA Draft | Basketball-Reference.com

Checkout the summary for NBA 2010 Draft with Round by Round selections and more on Basketball-Reference.com

www.basketball-reference.com

Yep.

But this kid has an irrational confidence, which is great on the floor. Rationally, he should come back, especially in an NIL world. Emotionally, seems clear what he wants to do.

The only thing I do not want to have happen is for him to wind up at a different school next year….

 

[Orangezoo]

A roster can only have two players with two-way deals. He probably gets a training camp invite before a two-way.

Given there is a lot of potential to work with and mold there I would think a 2 way space for Judah isn't a concern for an NBA team to expend. Buddy and Cole of course are shooters but if they can land a 2 way- absolutely Judah can.

I hope he comes back too but the kid is a talent.

 

[Orangezoo]

Yep.

But this kid has an irrational confidence, which is great on the floor. Rationally, he should come back, especially in an NIL world. Emotionally, seems clear what he wants to do.

The only thing I do not want to have happen is for him to wind up at a different school next year….

Which has long passed with the portal closed and only grad txfrs can portal now.