Judah Mintz (basketball)

Judah Jah Leone Mintz (born July 10, 2003) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange.

Early life and high school career
Mintz grew up in Fort Washington, Maryland and initially attended Gonzaga College High School. He averaged nine points per game as a sophomore. Mintz averaged 16 points per game during his junior season. He transferred to Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia prior to the start of his senior year. Mintz was named second team All-National Interscholastic Basketball Conference after averaging 16.8 points per game.

Mintz was rated as a four-star recruit. He initially committed to playing college basketball for Pittsburgh, but later decommitted from the program. Mintz ultimately signed to play for Syracuse.

College career
Mintz entered his freshman season at Syracuse as a starter at guard. He was named to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) All-Freshman team after averaging 16.3 points, 4.6 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. After the season, Mintz declared for the 2023 NBA draft while maintaining his eligibility. He ultimately withdrew his name from the draft and opted to return to Syracuse for his sophomore year.

On April 11, 2024, Mintz declared for the 2024 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.