Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[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?

 

[Nicknack]

Can I still refresh every 30 seconds until then?

30 seconds?? Rookie. I got auto refresh set to 5.

Or, when I really need to refresh quickly, there's always...

 

[Lukeyloo]

I'm sticking to my initial expectation for Judah from when he first declared, that he's staying in. Not because I have insider knowledge, but because this is SU and I've learned not to hold out hope, let alone expect, that a player will return.

 

[Digger]

Can I still refresh every 30 seconds until then?

 

[cliftonparksufan]

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

Time to cue Meatloaf.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Time to cue Meatloaf.

"I would do anything for love, but I won't do that"

 

[JLine]

 

[50YRsofCuse]

Judah will 100% get a 2way, that said, if the path to my dream has me hooping in an empty gym in Fulton NY then I’m playing in an empty gym in Fulton NY.

These are the teams and the players that are on 2 way contracts:

Here are the NBA players under two-way contracts for the 2022-2023 season as of March 2023, according to the NBA G League:

• Atlanta Hawks/College Park Skyhawks: Trent Forrest and Donovan Williams
• Boston Celtics/Maine Celtics: JD Davison and Mfiondu Kabengele
• Brooklyn Nets/Long Island Nets: David Duke Jr. and Dru Smith
• Charlotte Hornets/Greensboro Swarm: Theo Maledon
• Chicago Bulls/Windy City Bulls: Justin Lewis and Terry Taylor
• Cleveland Cavaliers/Cleveland Charge: Mamadi Diakite and Isaiah Mobley
• Dallas Mavericks/Texas Legends: A.J. Lawson and McKinley Wright IV
• Denver Nuggets/Grand Rapids Gold: Collin Gillespie and Jack White
• Detroit Pistons/Motor City Cruise: Buddy Boeheim and Jared Rhoden
• Golden State Warriors/Santa Cruz Warriors: Ty Jerome and Lester Quinones
• Houston Rockets/Rio Grande Valley Vipers: Darius Days and Trevor Hudgins
• Indiana Pacers/Fort Wayne Mad Ants: Kendall Brown and Trevelin Queen
• LA Clippers/Ontario Clippers: Moussa Diabate and Xavier Moon
• Los Angeles Lakers/South Bay Lakers: Scottie Pippen Jr. and Cole Swider
• Memphis Grizzlies/Memphis Hustle: Kenneth Lofton Jr. and Vince Williams Jr.
• Miami Heat/Sioux Falls Skyforce: Jamal Cain and Orlando Robinson
• Milwaukee Bucks/Wisconsin Herd: AJ Green and Lindell Wigginton
• Minnesota Timberwolves/Iowa Wolves: Luke Garza and Matt Ryan
• New Orleans Pelicans/Birmingham Squadron: EJ Liddell and Dereon Seabron
• New York Knicks/Westchester Knicks: Trevor Keels / Duane Washington Jr.
• Oklahoma City Thunder/Oklahoma City Blue: Jared Butler and Olivier Sarr
• Orlando Magic/Lakeland Magic: Kevon Harris
• Philadelphia 76ers/Delaware Blue Coats: Louis King and Mac McClung
• Phoenix Suns: Saben Lee
• Portland Trail Blazers: Ibou Badji and John Butler
• Sacramento Kings/Stockton Kings: Keon Ellis and Neemias Queta
• San Antonio Spurs/Austin Spurs: Dominick Barlow and Julian Champagnie
• Toronto Raptors/Raptors 905: Jeff Dowtin Jr. and Ron Harper Jr.
• Utah Jazz/Salt Lake City: Johnny Juzang and Micah Potter
• Washington Wizards/Capital City Go-Go: Jay Huff and Quenton Jackson

Several of them were “can’t miss” stars of their college teams. For example: Ron Harper, Jr, Rutgers, Johnny Juwan, UCLA, Mac McClung, Georgetown and other schools, Luke Garza, Collin Gillespie, Villanova and others that NBA teams felt may fit a need. It was pointed out that NBA teams now can have up to 3 two way players. Still, there has to be a match for a team to give a two way contract. It is not a guarantee one will be given.

 

[PauliePeppas]

We need Devo to say hes staying in, that will assure a return back to school

 

[Hopkins16]

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

Buddy and Swider were upperclassmen and we're not going to improve staying any longer. They both were PROVEN 3 point specialists which is highly prized in today's game. Also, Buddy might be playing overseas if not for an inside connection on the Pistons.

 

[Gotothehole]

This is just my take cannot see him staying in the draft. There’s clearly not a financial need I’m certain that his father will make the correct decision. But stranger things have happened.