It seems each year, there always is a new name that is heading to Virginia to play under legendary head coach Steve Smith and for Oak Hill.' It seems like they already have a new name coming in, as 2022 Judah Mintz announced on Monday that he would be taking his talents there and joining the program.
So of course, we had to dive in a little more about the new face in the Oak Hill jersey.
Mintz is a combo guard that gets to the basket, finishes at the rim, and simply loves the mid-range game. He is also one that is able to step out and knock down the three, as well as make an impact on the defensive end.
The junior guard is coming from Gonzaga, where he averaged 16 points in a shortened season.
Mintz is really excited about the opportunity to put on the jersey next season, as he hopes to learn more under Coach Smith and continue to develop his game.
'I'm extremely excited to join (Oak Hill), there have been a few people from the DMV area that has played there and I can't wait to be the next,' Mintz told Phenom Hoops. 'I've always watched them play on ESPN, so to actually put on the jersey and be able to play with and against the best is just crazy to me. I hope to learn my biggest flaw as a player and what I need to improve on most before college.'
Speaking of colleges, Mintz already holds an impressive list of offers. George Mason, Howard, Wake Forest, Georgetown, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Florida, Maryland, LSU, Seton Hall, Marquette, and DePaul have offered so far. And he would say that schools like Maryland, LSU, Florida, Virginia Tech, and Georgetown have been the ones recruiting him the strongest.
Mintz also mentioned schools like North Carolina, Northwestern, Pittsburgh, and Georgia have been expressing interest and staying in touch with him.
Everyone should get familiar with the name on the east coast even more, as Mintz will certainly be a big part of the future at Oak Hill down the road and for several college coaches.
Phenom Hoops Player Spotlight in 2019: https://phenomhoopreport.com/phenom-hoop-report-judah-mintz/