NBA Draft Scouting Report: Syracuse's Judah Mintz

Scouting Report: Judah Mintz

Contents

1. Prospect Profile
2. Highlights
3. Draft Projection 
4. 2024 Big Board

Judah Mintz

Guard | Syracuse

Height: 6'3” | Weight: 170 lbs 

2024 Draft Age: 20.95

Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Profile

Mintz may not have elite size, but he is extremely physical at the guard position. He’s a natural scorer and lead facilitator that has the ability to produce from all three levels offensively. He’s also a good passer that should generate quality assist numbers. Following his freshman season, he's one of the most underrated guards in the country. 

While his 3-point shooting isn’t bad, it’s probably where he has the most room for improvement. As it relates to his jumper, the Syracuse sophomore doesn't get much lift but that could improve with time. He’s much more effective as a driver and is one of the better freshman in the country off the dribble.

Mintz has explosive quickness and blow-by speed but also knows how to play the angles. He’s slippery with the ball in his hands and uses a variety of fakes to ultimately create his shot. Mintz makes a ton of tough shots, which should translate well moving forward. The NBA is an isolation game which should be great for his draft stock. 

Mintz is a good athlete but what makes him special is body control. This allows him to be a good finisher around the rim and a unique shooter in the midrange. The Syracuse guard also has a few post moves he’s known for using, He was also a better than expected facilitator as a freshman, producing nearly five assists per contest. That absolutely helps his draft stock as he makes his case.

Overall, Mintz is a good positional rebounder that also has real defensive upside. He isn’t scared to play physical but is also disciplined on that end of the floor. He understands passing lanes and is a smart team defender overall, knowing how to get to his spots.

Outside of perimeter shooting, the primary thing Mintz need to improve upon is going left. He’s much more comfortable going and finishing to the right. It’s not that he doesn’t have the ability to finish left, but he certainly doesn’t do it often.

Mintz was a focal point of the Oak Hill offense as a senior, playing on the big stage and flashing really impressive things on both ends. He shared a backcourt with Kentucky freshman Chris Livingston but still was able to shine. 

Highlights

Draft Projection 

First-Round Pick in 2024 NBA Draft.

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2024 Big Board

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