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

[CardiacCuse]

So long as there are say 2.5 shooters on the court sure. You gotta have more than one capable and dangerous shooter these days and even with a good defense that is more and more true. Right now we have 1 guy who we know is a capable deep threat at a good pct clip.

The freshmen are an unknown, Judah included in terms of having a consistent shot or the ability to keep a defense honest.

Judah will need to be one of those other shooters or two of the freshmen will have to step up. It's the biggest concern offensively and without it the offensive strengths will be less effective as teams clamp down.

if jesse can become dominant in 1 on 1 moves with the ball in the post...and the team can get him the ball reliably...(which, is kinda iffy as entry passes seem to have been a weakness for a long time now)...thats gonna open so much up on offense.

plus if the guards namely symir and judah can penetrate...that will open up a lot too. last years team was basically doing everything without any dribble penetration...which is like trying to play with one arm these days...very hard.

taylor bunch and benny are gonna have their chances to shoot...hopefully they will be able to knock some down. if all 3 struggle to shoot, it will be an issue...(dont think that will be the case though)

if there was a 3 point specialist Forward in the portal, would be nice to bring him in for cover...I think the team will be fine in terms of shooting though, personally.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Zelda Zonk]

Can he reclassify? We could run a 4-guard system.

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[CA Monk]

Iverson-sized

 

[Niastri]

Iverson-sized

He's skinny, but several inches taller than Iverson. Which is a good thing because Iverson had the quickest handle of anybody ever and Mintz is merely quick.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Very nice! He loves to go up and under the rim. Increases your chances of finishing at the rim.

 

[CuseMan4]

He’ll be our next first rounder. Book it

 

[Orangezoo]

He’ll be our next first rounder. Book it

Yeah I'm with you here. The maturity in his game plus how crafty he is- kid pays major attention to detail like Melo did. Not comparing them just the advanced skill set and movement on the fly reacting quickly to how he is defended. Kind of like a little bit of Tyus mixed with Ennis.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

He’ll be our next first rounder. Book it

That'll be Jesse.

But Mintz will follow.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

That'll be Jesse.

But Mintz will follow.

I am a huge Jesse fan, but I don't know (as in I am unable to really judge) if he is a good enough athlete to be 1st round guy, especially as a finesse player. (You can see glimpses, but the lean length makes him look a bit more athletic than he is, I think.). Then again, What do I know about who will draft who and why? I am curious to see how he come back size and attitude wise.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I am a huge Jesse fan, but I don't know (as in I am unable to really judge) if he is a good enough athlete to be 1st round guy, especially as a finesse player. (You can see glimpses, but the lean length makes him look a bit more athletic than he is, I think.). Then again, What do I know about who will draft who and why? I am curious to see how he come back size and attitude wise.

I 1000% view him as a late 1st rounder. Not a lotto guy.

Lotto guys are freak athletes or have such advanced skills for their age it's weird (Luka).

Late 1st rounders are usually dudes with some upside and skill and production to back it up but with a lot less certain long-term projection.

That sounds like Edwards to me. There's something there. It's not a finished product. It's not clear what the finished product is or how long it takes to get there.

He'll just need one team to think they can make it happen though.

 

[Trueblue25]

Don’t see Jesse in the first unless he becomes a better passer and rebounder.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Don’t see Jesse in the first unless he becomes a better passer and rebounder.

He's going to rebound plenty.

But passing isn't going to have much bearing on if he becomes a 1st rounder.

 

[hoopsupstate]

In todays NBA, bigs need to be able to make jump shots. Jessie has not proved he can make anything but a layup.

 

[SUOrangeSU]

In todays NBA, bigs need to be able to make jump shots. Jessie has not proved he can make anything but a layup.

Gobert, Draymond, Clint Capella, Mitchell Roberson and Robert Williams say hello.

Obviously it helps but plenty of players stick especially centers who dont need to stretch the floor

 

[Niastri]

Gobert, Draymond, Clint Capella, Mitchell Roberson and Robert Williams say hello.

Obviously it helps but plenty of players stick especially centers who dont need to stretch the floor

Each of the players you mentioned has an elite skill or package of skills that make them good players without being able to shoot. Edwards currently is a scoring center who can't shoot. His other skills probably are passable in the NBA (although I don't think there is a chance he could defend a guard in a switching defense the way Robert Williams and Al Harford are right now in the playoffs), but he'll need to be able to shoot out to the free throw line and preferably farther in order to stick.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

In todays NBA, bigs need to be able to make jump shots. Jessie has not proved he can make anything but a layup.

You need to put the little tm for trademark sign when you say something like "In today's NBA."

 

[SUOrangeSU]

Each of the players you mentioned has an elite skill or package of skills that make them good players without being able to shoot. Edwards currently is a scoring center who can't shoot. His other skills probably are passable in the NBA (although I don't think there is a chance he could defend a guard in a switching defense the way Robert Williams and Al Harford are right now in the playoffs), but he'll need to be able to shoot out to the free throw line and preferably farther in order to stick.

I can name 20 more centers who are “sticking” in the nba without an elite skillset. He doesnt “need” to learn to shoot out there. He’s a 7 footer with really long arms who can move.

 

[Cusefan0307]

It won’t matter if Jesse has a jump shot, but I think he can have a jump shot. He had very good form on his free throws. I always thought lack of arc was his main problem.

That said there’s tons of bigs who’s couldn’t shoot 10 years ago that now can. Brook Lopez and Al Horford immediately come to mind. Not saying Jesse can have the same impact, but shooting can be learned through repetition.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Gobert, Draymond, Clint Capella, Mitchell Roberson and Robert Williams say hello.

Obviously it helps but plenty of players stick especially centers who dont need to stretch the floor

The first 2 of those guys are likely HOF guys, but Green is really a forward

 

[SUOrangeSU]

The first 2 of those guys are likely HOF guys, but Green is really a forward

Totally and I’m not saying Jesse will even sniff 1/5 of their career or hell, even make the nba BUT if he improves his numbers this year and potentially is the acc defensive player of the year, he’s going to get a contract

 

[GooseMutt]

Mintz is gonna be feeding Jesse like a newborn

 

[Orangezoo]

Mintz is gonna be feeding Jesse like a newborn

Yeah I don't think even the ACCN is gonna take you up on that one..