Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[cuseincincy]

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

I wouldn't say its guaranteed. In looking at the guards that got two-way last year, the average age is 23 and most of the two way contracts went to players outside the current draft year. He's not just competing against the guys in his draft class for the two way but all the guys in the GLeague currently, in Europe and any player waived by another NBA team with less than 4 years experience in the NBA.

 

[AZOrange]

Cousin to Junior

I think it’s more like Tony’s cousin, Tony.

 

[Orangezoo]

I wouldn't say its guaranteed. In looking at the guards that got two-way last year, the average age is 23 and most of the two way contracts went to players outside the current draft year. He's not just competing against the guys in his draft class for the two way but all the guys in the GLeague currently, in Europe and any player waived by another NBA team with less than 4 years experience in the NBA.

Doesn't the expansion to 3 per team take effect this year? Also I get there is competition but he is young, good potential, good showing albeit not great at combine... this is all on the premise he doesn't get drafted at all.

 

[pwong]

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

I think they’re suppose to increase from 2 2-way deals to 3 2-way deals starting 23-24 NBA season

 

[SP_Gilbs]

If Judahs goal is a 2 way then he shouldnt have trouble getting that. I would hope that hed want more than that because it feels hes leaving a lot on the table there. Hes a first round talent with a bit more refinement and improved jumper.

 

[OmahaCuse]

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

Worst case he gets a 2 way and can fight his way into the NBA, not ideal but gives him a chance like Buddy and Cole.

 

[OmahaCuse]

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.

Only way of avoiding G League is to be a 1st or early 2nd round pick in most cases.

 

[orangepassion]

Worst case he gets a 2 way and can fight his way into the NBA, not ideal but gives him a chance like Buddy and Cole.

Maybe, but teams are far more invested in their 1st round picks.

 

[UpstateSM]

He wouldn’t be the first kid that left college maxing out at a 2-way

 

[CardiacCuse]

There is a good chance that he will make more $$ coming back to Syracuse than what he will get staying in the draft this year. This is where NIL really helps kids. But it does make their decision more difficult. Without NIL, there would be no decision to make.

even without NIL he should come back to school, imo...

"no decision to make" territory is when you are a projected lottery pick/1st rounder

 

[Admiral33]

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….

Well, you're in luck.. because that's impossible.

 

[dasher]

He wouldn’t be the first kid that left college maxing out at a 2-way

No he wouldn't be. But he would be a kid that could move himself up to a first round pick with a year where he develops more. Most of those other kids didn't have that option.

 

[CardiacCuse]

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.

plus youre anonymous...

raise your hand if youve ever circled a date for gleague game on your calendar...

or even watched a single full gleague game...

 

[atlanticuse]

But this kid has an irrational confidence...

I have irritable bowel. Is that similar?

 

[OrangeDW]

I have irritable bowel. Is that similar?

 

[Orangezoo]

I have irritable bowel. Is that similar?

All that laying pipe talk making sense now.

 

[50YRsofCuse]

No he wouldn't be. But he would be a kid that could move himself up to a first round pick with a year where he develops more. Most of those other kids didn't have that option.

Or he could do irreparable harm to his draft status if his skills were to decline or he sustains an injury.

There is a lot of risk in his decision. If he leaves it is his choice and reduces his level of risk.

if he returned and everything goes his way in improving skills, leadership and 3 point shooting, it could mean multiple millions.

There is always that level of risk.

 

[Melancer46]

Only way of avoiding G League is to be a 1st or early 2nd round pick in most cases.

I’d say he’s very likely to end up in the GLeague next season regardless of where he’s drafted. Feels like most rookies play in the GLeague nowadays and late first = mostly playoff teams where they’ll probably want him in the GLeague (though with some picks being traded and the new CBA, maybe this part won’t end up being true).

 

[Jake]

It’s been complete radio silence for a very long time here. All social media, and other information seems to be trending toward him staying in the draft. At this point I have no idea how this will shake out, but it’s certainly not trending toward us.

 

[kcsu]

As Meatloaf would say Whats it gonna be boy I want to know right now

 

[JLine]

The fact that we’re having this debate is all the more reason for him to come back. And I’m usually always in the camp for kids to go get paid, but now they can stay, get paid, and especially in Judah’s situation, improve their stock. This isn’t like previous players we’ve had that already maxed out. Judah has loads of untapped potential. Yes, he can reach it in the G League too, but there’s a risk that he gets lost in the shuffle. At Syracuse he will be playing 35 minutes a night, in the ACC with the ability to hone his skills, and showcase them.

 

[orangefog]

As Meatloaf would say Whats it gonna be boy I want to know right now

Meatloaf said no such thing.

 

[dasher]

It’s been complete radio silence for a very long time here. All social media, and other information seems to be trending toward him staying in the draft. At this point I have no idea how this will shake out, but it’s certainly not trending toward us.

I'm not so sure of that. I think he is waiting to hear something that he hasn't heard yet.

 

[dasher]

Don't confuse that with me being optimistic. I just have no idea.

 

[kcsu]

Meatloaf said no such thing.