Mintz began his freshman season at Syracuse as a starting guard. He earned a spot on the
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) All-Freshman team by averaging 16.3 points, 4.6 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. Following the season, Mintz declared for the
2023 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. However, he later withdrew from the draft and chose to return to Syracuse for his sophomore year. On April 11, 2024, Mintz declared for the
2024 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility." ==Professional career==