Tag: NBA draft
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Judah Mintz Not Projected to Be Drafted
In the spring of 2023, Syracuse guard Judah Mintz had a decision to make: enter the NBA Draft, or come back to play another year for the Orange. In the end, he decided to return, but Mintz’s draft stock didn’t rise much over the following year. Still, Mintz went all in on the 2024 NBA…
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Cole Swider and Buddy Boeheim Have Uncertain NBA Futures
After leading Syracuse throughout the 2021-22 season and teaming up to create one of the best shooting duos in the ACC, Buddy Boeheim and Cole Swider both went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft but signed two-way contracts with the Pistons and Lakers respectively. Both played sparingly throughout their rookie seasons, as Boeheim played in…
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Mintz, Starling Both Projected Second-Rounders
The 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone, and a popular name among Syracuse fans was not selected. Over the course of this past season, Judah Mintz found himself on several Mock Drafts, the majority of which had him going in the second round. But a few weeks ago, the point guard decided to play…
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Judah is Back and Expectations Rise
The moment Syracuse fans have been anxiously awaiting all offseason has finally come, and sent fans into celebration. Judah Mintz will return for his sophomore season after testing the NBA Draft waters. By all accounts, Mintz had a good Spring, especially at the combine. He seemed like a lock to get drafted at some point,…
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Judah Mintz’s Decision is Coming Soon
Since mid-March, when Judah Mintz announced that he was entering his name in the NBA Draft while maintaining his eligibility, the key dates to monitor were the closing of entries to the transfer portal (he never did), the NBA Draft Combine (he performed well), and the withdrawal deadline, Wednesday, May 31st. That date is now…
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Judah Mintz Should Do What’s Best for Judah Mintz
With all of the positive momentum that has been going the way of Syracuse, there was always going to be the crash back down, and that was Judah Mintz’s NBA draft announcement. He’s the first major domino of last season’s roster to make a decision on staying or leaving, as there’s been radio silence from…
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Is Judah Mintz NBA Ready?
With Syracuse’s current lack of recruits in the Class of 2023 in addition to the uncertainty of the transfer portal, we can’t help but wonder what is in store for Judah Mintz’s future. The freshman point guard has dazzled with his athleticism and explosive first step this season, so much so that he is on…
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Judah Mintz is Already Creeping onto NBA Mock Drafts
The time has come. Maybe it’s sooner than everyone thought, but it was going to happen eventually. After watching him play in person two nights in a row at the Barclays Center, Judah Mintz is the most talented player Syracuse had in a long time, and Jim Boeheim’s Jonny Flynn comparison has never looked more…
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What Does Success Look Like in the NBA for Buddy Boeheim and Cole Swider?
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Fizz Five 6/22: Boeheim’s Army TBT Roster Breakdown, SU Football Losing Recruits, Buddy Boeheim’s Draft Odds
On this mid-summer edition of Fizz Five, Cameron Ezeir and Carter Bainbridge explore the newly-released roster of Boeheim’s Army, the Syracuse-affiliated TBT squad, and its chances of repeating as champions. Also, does SU football have an in-state recruiting problem? Plus, with the NBA draft set for tomorrow, we discuss the odds that Buddy Boeheim gets…
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Syracuse Loses a Key Piece: Good, Bad or Indifferent?
After averaging 14 points per game last season in an expanded starting role, the once-Villanova transfer Cole Swider has decided to forgo his final year of eligibility to prepare for the upcoming NBA Draft. This should elicit a wide variety of responses from those in the Salt City. Swider kicked off the season in struggling…
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Which Team Makes the Most Sense for Alan Griffin?
Well, he’s not coming back. As much as that might sting for Syracuse fans, it’s time to accept him as a potential alumni the Orange can be proud of rather than a missing piece to the puzzle that shouldn’t be missing. For the sake of this column, let’s narrow down Griffin’s NBA options to the…
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Alan Griffin Could Sneak Into the 2021 NBA Draft
It might seem like a long shot, but there’s a chance. After one rollercoaster year at SU, Alan Griffin turned pro, signing with an agent and forgoing his college eligibility. All of the 315 did a double take, for good reason. Griffin averaged 13 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists in his one season in…
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Best 2021 NBA Draft Prospects
The 2021 NBA Draft will take place July 29, and this year, the draft class features a number of talented rookies who will be able to make an immediate impression. We won‚Äôt know which NBA franchise will have the first pick until June 22, but before then, there is certain to be plenty of scrutiny…
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Here’s Why Quincy Guerrier is Transferring
Just add fuel to the fire. Quincy Guerrier isn’t coming back to Syracuse if and when he bows out of the NBA Draft process. Instead, he’ll transfer, making it five from last year’s roster and seven departed when you factor in Marek Dolezaj and Alan Griffin turning pro. A lot of people assumed with last…
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Will Alan Griffin Be Back at SU?
The mass exodus from the Syracuse basketball program makes it hard to entertain the possibility that Alan Griffin will return to college after declaring for the NBA Draft. The junior left Illinois for Syracuse to show his scoring versatility, which he did in just one year on the Hill. The only question is was he…
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Syracuse Loses Alan Griffin to the NBA Draft
Alan Griffin will not return to Syracuse next year after declaring for the 2021 NBA draft. Griffin is also expected to signed with an agent, according to Adam Zagoria. Last year, Alan Griffin transferred to Syracuse after a pair of seasons in the shadows at Illinois. Griffin averaged nine points in just 18 minutes in…
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Is it Crazy for Quincy Guerrier to Leave Early for the NBA Draft?
Look around almost any NBA mock draft and it’s hard to find Quincy Guerrier’s name. In fact, it’s almost impossible. On March 1, The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie placed him at #81 on the NBA Draft Big Board. For context, there’s only 60 players selected in the two-round draft. On March 16, just before the NCAA…
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So, Quincy Guerrier is Gone, Right?
Alright, let’s make this clear. Quincy Guerrier has emerged as one of the premiere forwards in the country. The sophomore’s 20 points and nine rebounds in the win against Virginia Tech reinforces that fact. But while Guerrier’s 16.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game set him apart from the rest of the ACC, it also…
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Fizz Radio 11/21: Hughes Gets Drafted, Boeheim Tests Positive & Basketball Preseason Awards
This week’s Fizz Radio hosts, Matt Bonaparte and Jaron May, do a deep dive into the Syracuse Men’s Basketball world. The guys discuss Elijah Hughes getting drafted by the Jazz, Boeheim’s positive COVID-19 test and how it impacts the program, and even hand out some preseason awards. Plus, of course, they get to Fictional Fizz…
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Could Hughes Become 1st Jazz Rookie of the Year since ’81? He Can Dream
Fresh off the 2020 NBA Draft, Hornets pick LaMelo Ball was installed by most sportsbooks as the favorite to win next season‚Äôs Rookie of the Year. Ball went #3 overall, should play a prominent role in the offense and brings professional experience overseas. Ball has been listed as an early +400 frontrunner with the special…
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How does Hughes to the Jazz Jive?
When Elijah Hughes was drafted 39th overall to the Utah Jazz via the New Orleans Pelicans, he tweeted, ‚Äúwow i can‚Äôt stop shaking.‚Äù Maybe it‚Äôs because his NBA dream was finally realized. Maybe it‚Äôs because his NBA dream was finally realized with one of the best inherited situations the league has to offer.¬† The Jazz…
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Elijah Hughes Drafted 39th Overall by Jazz
Elijah Hughes is officially headed to the NBA! Hughes was selected 39th overall by the Pelicans, then traded to the Jazz. He becomes the 46th Syracuse player drafted with Jim Boeheim at the helm. The 6-foot-6 wing heads to Salt Lake City, where he‚Äôll join a Utah team looking to compete for a playoff spot…
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Elijah Hughes’ NBA Draft Profile and Possible Destinations
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What are NBA Scouts Saying about Elijah Hughes?
The NBA is back! Adam Silver‚Äôs plan has the Association set to begin on July 30th, and conclude in late September. But October 15th is the day that Syracuse fans have been waiting for since the end of last basketball season. That‚Äôs when Elijah Hughes learns his NBA future. Hughes is a great fit for…
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Top 5 Syracuse Players in NBA History
With Elijah Hughes climbing up the mock draft boards, he is set to become the 54th player to come through Syracuse before playing in the NBA. In this piece, we rank the top five former Syracuse players in NBA history. 5. Sherman Douglas Douglas is indisputably the best point guard SU has ever had. He…
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How will the NBA’s COVID-19 workout rules affect Hughes’ draft stock?
Everything seemed to have been going as planned for Elijah Hughes‚Äô buildup to the 2020 NBA Draft. The Beacon, NY native showed character by leading an otherwise feeble Syracuse team. He showed skill by dominating the ACC, and being selected to the all-conference first team. However, what Hughes showed on the court may not be…
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Elijah Hughes Leaving For The NBA
Yesterday, Elijah Hughes made official what was long expected. He‚Äôs going to the NBA. Hughes finished first in the ACC in scoring at 19 points per game this past season. He also averaged almost 3.5 assists, almost five rebounds and a steal. Hughes was also named to the First-Team All-ACC. Before the season began, Jim…
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NBA Player Comps for Oshae Brissett and Tyus Battle
With the NBA Draft coming up on Thursday, it‚Äôs time to start wondering exactly where Tyus Battle and Oshae Brissett will land after the dust settles. Neither of them are featured in the first or second round of any major mock drafts so it looks like they‚Äôll both have to go the undrafted free agent…
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5/25 Fizz Radio: Impact of Oshae Brissett Leaving Syracuse
On the latest edition of Fizz Radio, Tim Leonard and Jonathon Hoppe dive into Oshae Brissett’s decision to leave Syracuse for the NBA Draft. What does this mean for the Orange next year and how ready is Quincy Guerrier to help fill the void? Make sure to tune in each week to Fizz Radio live…
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Tyus Battle Spurned by NBA Draft Combine
Exactly one year and two days ago, we were talking about what Tyus Battle had to prove at the NBA Draft combine, who he had to outperform and how his prospects looked after the combine was over. We won‚Äôt be talking about any of that this year. Battle and the rest of the college basketball/NBA…
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Battle vs. Bazley: Who Has More NBA Potential?
Feelings aside, this is definitely a conversation worth having. Obviously, one player bailed on Syracuse before even stepping foot on the court while the other played in 103 games over three years, and led SU in scoring twice. Syracuse fans will have drastically different memories of Tyus Battle and Darius Bazley ‚Äì perhaps even opposing…
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Tyus Battle’s Three Biggest Moments in Syracuse
Tyus Battle has declared for the 2019 NBA Draft. That was the news announced on Friday, one day after the Orange fell to Baylor in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. We’ve been down this road before, but this year is different. Battle returning to the Orange next year is very unlikely. With that…
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6/23 Fizz Radio: Joe Girard Narrows His List and NBA Draft Speculation
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki breaks down Joe Girard’s impending college decision and where SU stands (0:00-9:42), the impact of Anthony Red’s commitment to Syracuse and where the Orange goes from here(9:42-15:42), NBA Draft speculation and where Syracuse’s prospects would have landed (15:42-35:11) and then gets the pulse of Orange Nation in Fizz Feedback (35:11-End).
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