Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[Sherman20]

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What a stupid sports cliche. “Putting his faith in himself”/“Betting on himself.” If I hear that one more time I’m gonna puke.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

Staying in

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

The only other staying in I see thus far.

 

[MadNY3]

The more I see players announcing they are coming back, the more I think Judah isn’t.

 

[Sherman20]

Going off what CLMintz said recently sure seems like Judah will not be returning. Really hope he does come back for one more season. If not I hope he's getting solid advice or a guarantee behind the scenes from a team willing to take a flyer and let him continue to develop. It'll all be over soon either way.

Payside will have the info first after 11:59PM at the latest.

Who is CL Mintz, btw? Does anyone know? Is the person actually connected to Judah? That seemed to be the case but it was never clear to me.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Kids just don't have enough respect for what it takes to be the very few to get on an NBA roster. Even if one or two players per team retire each year, there is a backlog of players in the G-League along with the yearly first rounders that makes it slim pickings for roster spspots.

I think you are minimizing that it's a numbers game. The best players get the spots. Doesn't matter where they come from. It just so happens that a 2 way contract is the easiest way to get time in the NBA, unless you are a lottery pick.

 

[djcon57]

Judah will 100% get an undrafted free agent 2 way contract. Staying in the draft upon a guarantee of that from a team just seems like desperation and poor decision making for someone like Judah who is only a freshman, can make decent NIL and has first round potential.

I have a new found respect for fringe NBA players like Bacot and Filipowski who realize that they are above average college players who through NIL can potentially make a small fortune playing in a top college program and continue to get better rather than knock around in the G League at the first opportunity to make the leap to the NBA. NBA Dreamers v. Realists.

Kids just don't have enough respect for what it takes to be the very few to get on an NBA roster. Even if one or two players per team retire each year, there is a backlog of players in the G-League along with the yearly first rounders that makes it slim pickings for roster spots.

Did you feel the same way for Buddy and Swider last year?

 

[NYCCuse826]

Judah will 100% get an undrafted free agent 2 way contract. Staying in the draft upon a guarantee of that from a team just seems like desperation and poor decision making for someone like Judah who is only a freshman, can make decent NIL and has first round potential.

I have a new found respect for fringe NBA players like Bacot and Filipowski who realize that they are above average college players who through NIL can potentially make a small fortune playing in a top college program and continue to get better rather than knock around in the G League at the first opportunity to make the leap to the NBA. NBA Dreamers v. Realists.

Kids just don't have enough respect for what it takes to be the very few to get on an NBA roster. Even if one or two players per team retire each year, there is a backlog of players in the G-League along with the yearly first rounders that makes it slim pickings for roster spots.

Bacot wasn't sniffing the first round. Kyle wants to better position himself for a Top 10 slot and bring that next year is projected as a weaker draft, he just needs to stay healthy.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Did you feel the same way for Buddy and Swider last year?

Buddy and Cole's absolute best shot at an entrance to the NBA was 2 way contracts.

I don't think that's the case for Judah.

 

[djcon57]

I think you are minimizing that it's a numbers game. The best players get the spots. Doesn't matter where they come from. It just so happens that a 2 way contract is the easiest way to get time in the NBA, unless you are a lottery pick.

Exactly AND even then it's still about opportunity.

The guy who should have prob been EC Finals MVP was just in the G league last year and not even on a team for a month

Their #1 pick this year barely plays.

If Judah develops in the G League, he'll play in the NBA, if he doesn't, he won't.

I'd love for him to stay another year, but I truly believe it doesn't affect his NBA prospects much at all. There's zero guarantee another year at Syracuse means he's a def 1st round pick next year.

 

[djcon57]

Buddy and Cole's absolute best shot at an entrance to the NBA was 2 way contracts.

I don't think that's the case for Judah.

All hypothetical. If Swider dominated last year, he could have been selected.

Regardeless, wasnt really the point of his post. He said they could make more money with NIL like Bacot. Buddy surely could have

Additionally...I think we can agree Buddy WAS in mocks after his Jr year. Maybe he stayed a year too long

 

[Fly Rodder]

Eh, I'll live.

Checking out of this thread.

 

[Orangefizz]

Judah will 100% get an undrafted free agent 2 way contract. Staying in the draft upon a guarantee of that from a team just seems like desperation and poor decision making for someone like Judah who is only a freshman, can make decent NIL and has first round potential.

I have a new found respect for fringe NBA players like Bacot and Filipowski who realize that they are above average college players who through NIL can potentially make a small fortune playing in a top college program and continue to get better rather than knock around in the G League at the first opportunity to make the leap to the NBA. NBA Dreamers v. Realists.

Kids just don't have enough respect for what it takes to be the very few to get on an NBA roster. Even if one or two players per team retire each year, there is a backlog of players in the G-League along with the yearly first rounders that makes it slim pickings for roster spots.

Filipowski a fringe NBA player? I see him as a potential NBA superstar. Duke NIL must pay really well.

 

[GoCuse14]

Filipowski a fringe NBA player? I see him as a potential NBA superstar. Duke NIL must pay really well.

I am pretty sure he didnt end the season healthy and that is a bigger reason for his return

 

[Cusefan0307]

I am pretty sure he didnt end the season healthy and that is a bigger reason for his return

Correct. He had surgery on his hips.

Duke basketball: Kyle Filipowski, Christian Reeves undergo surgeries

Duke basketball freshmen forwards Kyle Filipowski and Christian Reeves underwent offseason surgeries in preparation for next year.

balldurham.com

 

[llandz]

Be

Been doing this for years. Hasn’t helped lately lol

Totally helps!! That just may do the trick. Was supposed to be in response to the $44 gas before this post just to be clear...If it works we need to know the tricks.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Eh, I'll live.

Checking out of this thread.

In addition to the reminder that you'll live, I'll also provide the helpful reminder that whichever jersey Judah wears next season, we're still all going to die someday.

I don't know what everyone is getting so worked up about.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

I don't know what everyone is getting so worked up about.

You ain't seen nothing yet (if he is staying in the draft). Cats and Dogs will be fighting like there is no tomorrow and Chicken Little is running around with his head cut off.

 

[Day2]

Eh, I'll live.

Checking out of this thread.

BREAKING: Fly Rodder has removed himself from this thread, according to an inside source. Major news for the football and entertainment forums.

 

[JLine]

Judah will make the league regardless, IMO. I just wish he would stay and make it so much easier on himself. His confidence, and impatience to wait a year seem to be winning out though. We will still have an exciting year though, so best of luck to Judah, and hopefully he lands in a great organization.

 

[Nicknack]

This thread has become awful, no offense to those posting. However, I just can't stop returning to it. Come on Judah, at least for my sake, announce something so it can be over. Don't overthink it.

 

[two3zone]

There's a reason you're on ignore. The NBA is not filled with G Leaguers. A cup of coffee is what quantifies one as an NBA player now? The bar has fallen extremely low for Syracuse. If Mintz makes that decision, good luck to him.

Keep ignoring me then, you’re clueless.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

All hypothetical. If Swider dominated last year, he could have been selected.

Eh.

I'm not buying it.

 

[Digger]

Fwiw, I’ve heard to expect a 5pm announcement

 

[orangefog]

Fwiw, I’ve heard to expect a 5pm announcement

Can I still refresh every 30 seconds until then?