Class of 2022 PG Judah Mintz (DC / Oak Hill) COMMITTED/SIGNED TO SYRACUSE

[AZOrange]

CP3 is a great comp

 

[RF2044]

More of a 2 guard. Does not show him handling under pressure. Does not need a lot of room to shoot. Will have to adjust with more athletic and bigger defenders. Love the shake and bake.

Definitely a combo. The highlights didn't show this, but he's a good passer who sees the floor pretty well. But agree in the main, not a true lead guard.

Neither is Joe. The question is: can the two of them in tandem be effective and have adequate ball handling / play making [I think so].

He could also play / start alongside Joe, or play with Symir off the ball. So it gives us backcourt flexibility.

 

[Sbucketball]

Definitely a combo. The highlights didn't show this, but he's a good passer who sees the floor pretty well. But agree in the main, not a true lead guard.

Neither is Joe. The question is: can the two of them in tandem be effective and have adequate ball handling / play making [I think so].

He could also play / start alongside Joe, or play with Symir off the ball. So it gives us backcourt flexibility.

Lot's of options for different talents/change of pace/handling/penetrating/shooting etc. next year between Judah, Joe, Sy, Justin and Quadir. Each is unique and not the same type of player.

 

[pearl31]

or play with Symir off the ball.

or with Quadir

 

[AlaskaSU]

CP3 is a great comp

CP3 is the best assist man perhaps that has ever played. He is canny and smooth rather than being a speed demon. His moves are efficient with no fancy dribbling. Mintz has that inner city high energy, pound the ball, shake and bake game. CP3 scores at all 3 levels in the pros while Mintz does it in HS.
Why do you see a CP3 comparison?

 

[RealMcNeil]

CP3 is the best assist man perhaps that has ever played. He is canny and smooth rather than being a speed demon. His moves are efficient with no fancy dribbling. Mintz has that inner city high energy, pound the ball, shake and bake game. CP3 scores at all 3 levels in the pros while Mintz does it in HS.
Why do you see a CP3 comparison?

CP3 played way more physically.

I would say Mintz is much closer to Steve Nash at the same age. Nash the better overall passer (not great early on, though) but both with the ability to draw the extra defender(s) and make the right passes. Both good three point shooters, though Nash probably put up more volume from distance. Mintz a much better defender and better finisher closer to the rim.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I see Monta Ellis.

And that's not a bad thing.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

CP3 is the best assist man perhaps that has ever played. He is canny and smooth rather than being a speed demon. His moves are efficient with no fancy dribbling. Mintz has that inner city high energy, pound the ball, shake and bake game. CP3 scores at all 3 levels in the pros while Mintz does it in HS.
Why do you see a CP3 comparison?

The way that hand out assists today is ridiculous

 

[OttoinGrotto]

The way that hand out assists today is ridiculous

Come on you could have done better with this. Go one step further.

"They hand assists out today like participation trophies."

 

[Orangezoo]

CP3 is a great comp

Interesting. Actually it is even though body type wise you wouldn't go there initially. CP3 was a picky 3pt shooter who was high 40s pct wise but didn't take that many per game. Like Paul a mid range sniper and has an uncanny feel of finding an opening for his own shot but also didn't need to force the issue either.

 

[Orangezoo]

CP3 played way more physically.

I would say Mintz is much closer to Steve Nash at the same age. Nash the better overall passer (not great early on, though) but both with the ability to draw the extra defender(s) and make the right passes. Both good three point shooters, though Nash probably put up more volume from distance. Mintz a much better defender and better finisher closer to the rim.

In the NBA yes. In college he used pace, angles and composure on the ball. For sure he was a stronger guard but his keys to success had more to do with the prior.

 

[AZOrange]

Interesting. Actually it is even though body type wise you wouldn't go there initially. CP3 was a picky 3pt shooter who was high 40s pct wise but didn't take that many per game. Like Paul a mid range sniper and has an uncanny feel of finding an opening for his own shot but also didn't need to force the issue either.

And the spin moves are all CP3!

 

[Orangezoo]

And the spin moves are all CP3!

As is using the screen as a decoy.

 

[DilemaCuse]

Anybody know if Mintz playing in Jordan brand classic or any all star games for any of our guys?

 

[Orangezoo]

Anybody know if Mintz playing in Jordan brand classic or any all star games for any of our guys?

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Not in national that I am seeing.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Seng85]

I’m seeing Mintz as similar to Immanuel Quickley. Comparable size and frame, midrange scorer with range, not a pure pass-first PG but a lead guard. Hope to see a career path like Quickley’s at Kentucky - solid freshman year, becomes a star when he’s the face of the team as a sophomore. Love his personality - fingers crossed he’s the real thing.

 

[rhcuse]

I’m seeing Mintz as similar to Immanuel Quickley. Comparable size and frame, midrange scorer with range, not a pure pass-first PG but a lead guard. Hope to see a career path like Quickley’s at Kentucky - solid freshman year, becomes a star when he’s the face of the team as a sophomore. Love his personality - fingers crossed he’s the real thing.

W

 

[shandeezy7]

Judah comes in at #33 on ESPN’s final 2022 top 100 ranking:

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[cuseallday]

Judah comes in at #33 on ESPN’s final 2022 top 100 ranking:

ESPN Basketball Recruiting - Player Rankings

Where do the nation basketball recruits rank? Check out the player rankings on RecruitingNation.com

www.espn.com

Didn't see any other SU guys in there. Kinda surprised that Bunch didn't make the cut, unless I missed it.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Didn't see any other SU guys in there. Kinda surprised that Bunch didn't make the cut, unless I missed it.

He and Taylor both must have just missed. They finished with a grade of 82 which is what everyone ranked 75-100 has.

 

[orangefog]

He and Taylor both must have just missed. They finished with a grade of 82 which is what everyone ranked 75-100 has.

Copeland, too. All three at 82.

 

[All4SU]

Copeland, too. All three at 82.

 

[Cusefan69]

Glad to see Syracuse fans are keeping their expectations calibrated to only CP3 and Monta comps. I was concerned we would start comparing to prime Allen Iverson or something. No pressure for Judah. We should win 30 games easy!

 

[Orangezoo]

Glad to see Syracuse fans are keeping their expectations calibrated to only CP3 and Monta comps. I was concerned we would start comparing to prime Allen Iverson or something. No pressure for Judah. We should win 30 games easy!

Find me 10 posts claiming we even do better than just making the tournament.

Not one person is saying he is either. Just that his game reflects on them as a comparison...