Starling > Mintz

[Cuse_NYC]

And it’s not particularly close. Mintz relied on foul calls and never really got anywhere with his dribble. Starling puts his head down and gets to the hoop. Also appears to be more of a team player. JJ is getting better and better…

 

[bigmike]

Seemed really explosive beating his man off the dribble yesterday. A very good sign IMO.

 

[Dcuse]

And it’s not particularly close. Mintz relied on foul calls and never really got anywhere with his dribble. Starling puts his head down and gets to the hoop. Also appears to be more of a team player. JJ is getting better and better…

Actually the strength of Mintz game was getting to the rim so to say he never got anywhere with his dribble……. not sure I agree with that assessment. What he couldn’t do was shoot the ball.

 

[SUintheVille]

Starling’s leadership and apparent increased confidence on the floor last couple games are huge for the team and very needed, hoping that trend continues moving forward, with others following suit.

 

[Cusefan0307]

No. A high scoring game against BC does not mean JJ is better than Judah. He might be better at finishing, but that’s really it.

 

[AZOrange]

And it’s not particularly close. Mintz relied on foul calls and never really got anywhere with his dribble. Starling puts his head down and gets to the hoop. Also appears to be more of a team player. JJ is getting better and better…

JJ is ridiculously athletic

 

[AZOrange]

No. A high scoring game against BC does not mean JJ is better than Judah. He might be better at finishing, but that’s really it.

I didn’t see much of this game but last game that jumper hitch seemed to be back a bit. Was it present yesterday?

 

[Cusefan0307]

I didn’t see much of this game but last game that jumper hitch seemed to be back a bit. Was it present yesterday?

A couple he shot weren’t close. He didn’t really need to shoot anything outside of 10 feet because BC makes our guys look like Aaron Craft on defense.

 

[Eric15]

On a personal level, I like JJ way more than Judah. Like not even close. But advanced stats pretty much across the board suggest that Judah is the superior player.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

JJs D last year and early on this hold him back.

Much more efficient scorer.

 

[ar inj]

Much more efficient scorer.

Against the right teams, but even yesterday there was too much JJ in the second half. He, unfortunately, is not a point guard and that is what the team needs. Mintz and JJ were not a good pair, but Mintz did have 290 assists in his two years. JJ has missed games and it is not yet a full 2-year comparison but JJ is not yet close to 100 assists for his SU career.

 

[Cappy3]

Well, Mintz averaged 4.5 assists, JJ 2.2. So as far as a point, there’s that.

 

[Trueblue25]

I’ll tell you one thing, this board’s 10x more critical of JJ than Judah.

 

[tptcuse]

I’ll tell you one thing, this board’s 10x more critical of JJ than Judah.

We are afraid of Grandpa.

 

[Cusefan0307]

I’ll tell you one thing, this board’s 10x more critical of JJ than Judah.

The board was pretty critical of Mintz last year. He’s still the better player. I won’t argue that JJ is more likable.

 

[Trueblue25]

We are afraid of Grandpa.

I forgot all about that haha

JJ’s trying to lead where Judah would mope and use this as a tryout. You can also see JJ having fun out there too.

 

[Trueblue25]

The board was pretty critical of Mintz last year. He’s still the better player. I won’t argue that JJ is more likable.

I think Judah’s the better basketball player currently, yeah. Much more polished.

 

[orangecuse]

I've noticed the few times that JJ actually does go left to the hole and finishes, he always attempts/finishes with his right hand. This was the case even before his left wrist injury. He was able to execute that yesterday against a bad BC team, however, it just looks so awkward IMO.

 

[tptcuse]

I've noticed the few times that JJ actually does go left to the hole and finishes, he always attempts/finishes with his right hand. This was the case even before his left wrist injury. He was able to execute that yesterday against a bad BC team, however, it just looks so awkward IMO.

It looks bizarre but somehow works for him.

 

[Eric15]

Some may disagree, but I had a random thought yesterday. JJ's game reminds me a bit of Scoop Jardine.

Pretty crafty at getting into the lane with floaters. Good but not great outside shooter. Generally has the ball in his hands at critical junctures of games.

 

[tptcuse]

Some may disagree, but I had a random thought yesterday. JJ's game reminds me a bit of Scoop Jardine.

Pretty crafty at getting into the lane with floaters. Good but not great outside shooter. Generally has the ball in his hands at critical junctures of games.

Scoop was a better passer but that’s a good comp.

 

[OptimusOtto]

He’s got one more year left? I feel like I remember someone saying he almost didn’t come back. But despite his flaws would be great for him to stay next year and be a senior presence.

 

[Oakland]

Well, Mintz averaged 4.5 assists, JJ 2.2. So as far as a point, there’s that.

Carlos averages 4.3 ast with 1.8 TOs - not bad.

 

[Newhouser]

I think JJ has a more diverse game and is a better athlete. Neither had/has a very big interest or ability in facilitating.

Judah was better on D. Eye test JJ looks like a much better teammate.

 

[Nicknack]

If I were constructing a team, absolutely no doubt that I would choose JJ over Mintz. Just no way I would want Judah on my team. Now, if I were forming a team for one game, winner take all, I'd go Mintz.