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

[ORRange]

Wow. His first step and his ability to get his defender to bite on his fakes are really impressive without being flashy. Old school but gets it done effortlessly. He is just what we need.

 

[Niastri]

Wow, it's been a long time since I have watched a whole ten minute highlight reel.

A few things I didn't already know.

1) Mintz seems to have elite foot speed. I was shocked at how he left opposing guards behind while leaking out. He should be a wide receiver. "If you're even, he's leaving."

2) Mintz has really good defensive instincts. He was able to anticipate passes or hand offs a few times to get a steal or create one for a teammate.

Between points one and two, we might have an exciting change of floor game again.

3) Mintz is incredibly crafty with the ball. He just seems to know where to go so he can get his shot off. I suspect he'll be one of those guys where you don't feel like he did a lot, but you look up and he'll have 20 from 8 midrange jumpers and a handful of free throws.

I'm really excited for him to play for us next year. He is a very good basketball player.

EDIT: Three consecutive posts that start with "wow" I swear I was still typing when the first two got posted!

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

About that mid-range game in this video. Wow. What great body control and notice how he gets squared to the basket every single time he gets bodied or put out of position. Impressive.

kid is filthy, tee!!

 

[007]

He's a player. Brings a complete guard skill set with speed and athletism. Something we haven't had in a while. Mintz is exactly what we needed on this roster. Big get.

 

[rrlbees]

Still don’t know why he isn’t rated higher.

 

[orangefog]

Still don’t know why he isn’t rated higher.

If he doesn’t end up at least top 50 in every ranking, it would be shocking. I would have him top 35.

 

[Orangezoo]

Still don’t know why he isn’t rated higher.

Top 20 easily from what I've seen. Legit day 1 difference maker.

 

[Orangezoo]

If he doesn’t end up at least top 50 in every ranking, it would be shocking. I would have him top 35.

He is 34 or so in ESPN. Honestly I think he is legit top 20. His skillset is diverse and very mature for such a young player. Great patience and control.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

He is 34 or so in ESPN. Honestly I think he is legit top 20. His skillset is diverse and very mature for such a young player. Great patience and control.

Yup. From the couple games I watched, the action has slowed to slo-mo for him.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Are we allowed to be excited about Mintz? Is he ranked high enough?

 

[Niastri]

Are we allowed to be excited about Mintz? Is he ranked high enough?

Permission granted.

 

[TheCusian]

He’s going to unlock Benny

 

[cuseallday]

Are we allowed to be excited about Mintz? Is he ranked high enough?

He's only "barely" inside the top 80 according to one recruiting service. I'm sad. (jk, Mintz is the real deal). I honestly think he should be inside the top 50 via all recruiting services, if not the top 25/30.

 

[RealMcNeil]

Still don’t know why he isn’t rated higher.

CG listing hurts the ranking, but I don’t believe there are many guards better in this class.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

He is so not a Pittsburgh player. What was he thinking?!

He’s going to be a lot of fun to watch. He operates like he’s got one of those embedded attack computers, like The Terminator.

I‘m mixy, between wanting him to get bigger/stronger, versus wanting him to just rip around and break ankles like Iverson.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Judah Mintz is good at basketball.

 

[Cusefan0307]

He is so not a Pittsburgh player. What was he thinking?!

He’s going to be a lot of fun to watch. He operates like he’s got one of those embedded attack computers, like The Terminator.

I‘m mixy, between wanting him to get bigger/stronger, versus wanting him to just rip around and break ankles like Iverson.

Reminds me a little bit of Chris Paul the more I see him. Lots of similar movements. Obviously a long way to go to be a hofer.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Midrange assassin

 

[cuseattle]

It will be so much fun to watch a PG who can penetrate and make stuff happen in transition. Copeland going against him in practice should be great developmentally for both. Couldn't be more excited to see Judah in the starting lineup.

 

[Jake]

There are more ball fakes in his ten minute highlight reel, than we usually see in a season.

 

[Todoubled23]

I see Jake post I click its pretty simple

 

[UpstateSM]

Man I hope one of the freshman forwards is shockingly good because I really don’t want to waste Judah’s only season here doing anything but being a top 25 team

 

[jordville]

Glad to see that NLI get signed Judah!

Judah is a game changer at guard. Scores at all 3 levels. Creates for himself and others in both transition and on the dribble drive. He has speed, footwork, hands to be a great defender. Complete player. The rest of Cuse Nation will love Judah! We already do...


Mintz has to be the anti-SU-commit-rankings-dropper. This guy can only climb in the rankings when they get updated.

 

[jordville]

I don't want to start a new Dior thread. His old ones are locked. But, I just wanted to share this clip from a recent interview with Matt Barnes...

The super class that we thought we were making headed by Dior and friends would have been fun, but it didn't happen. I am glad we ended up with Judah (and friends) in the end.

 

[cuseallday]

I don't want to start a new Dior thread. His old ones are locked. But, I just wanted to share this clip from a recent interview with Matt Barnes...

The super class that we thought we were making headed by Dior and friends would have been fun, but it didn't happen. I am glad we ended up with Judah (and friends) in the end.

Amen. I'm totally good with the class that SU ended up with.