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by Scott Schroeder on May 28, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Kasib Powell, who last played in the NBA with the Miami Heat and the D-League with Sioux Falls and in China overseas, has agreed to start contributing to Ridiculous Upside. Not sure when his first post will be, but he has a wealth of experience in the D-League, overseas, and has played in the NBA during the regular season and with numerous Summer League teams. I'm excited - to learn more about Kasib, check out an interview Ridiculous(ly awesome) Matt Moore did last season.

Coleman Collins has also agreed to answer our questions - "I will answer any question about anything from anybody at length (couple paragraphs)" - Big time, I know. Leave your questions in the comments, or email them to me, and we'll be able to get inside the mind of Coleman Collins, who played for the Mad Ants last season.

I'm also working on an interview with Lance Allred as soon as I get over the fact that his book is amazing and we're facebook friends. Check out his blog if you haven't picked the book up yet - he's putting some of the stories that didn't make the book on the blog. He's doing the whole book tour thing, and if you mention Ridiculous Upside when he's signing your book, he will arm wrestle you, probably, because I assume that to be his thing. He also gave a shout out to yours truly. Eat your heart out D-League.com!

Speaking of my lovely cohorts, D-League.com, they updated the D-League Headlines. Number one bullet, courtesy of RU: "Meyer to coach Fort Wayne?" However, other links are a USBasket rip of a Lou Babiarz story (word for word) and the link to the Top 10 Minor League coaches. Excuse me while I throw up after seeing that still mentioned. (They also have a headline about coach Nick Nurse going back to college through the D-League - why no love for RU's favorite assistant, Randy Livingston? No offense, Deane)

Speaking of throwing up, I've lost 13 pounds since I decided to start losing weight.

David Kahn's D-League history did worry the Timberwolves - so they called up the D-League owners. Wouldn't it have made more sense to call up former employees that knew the whole story, rather than owners, who obviously wouldn't? Jus' sayin'.

I imagine that, at this very moment, Deane Martin is sitting in Las Vegas, planning practices for the Denver Nuggets, even though they have no idea about it. Or at least that's what it seems he should be doing, according to Eric Musselman, courtesy of Ghostface Ziller.

That's all I've got for you this morning. Enjoy your wonderful Thursday - I've got lawns to mow, jogs to take, naps and all sorts of crazy things planned - but no drugs. As my good friends used to say, "There's no hope with dope." Screw you, Johnny Dakota.

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I'd prefer this title for these bullets...

Like Gary Busey: Schizophrenic.

But I am looking forward to hearing from Coleman, Powell, and Allred. All interesting people.

by Aisander D on May 28, 2009 9:07 AM EDT reply actions

Looking back

I should have used Jon L’s idea from last week – Scott’s Thoughts

Blogging at RidiculousUpside, where we converse with recently fired mascots.

by Scott Schroeder on May 28, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions

Hi Scott and Iceman!

One thing: I swear I remember them talking about Randy Livingston going to school last season. There was even a little video you could watch.

by TorosGirl on May 28, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions

Link?

And welcome back from Lurkerland Torosgirl. I’ve always known you were out there.

by Aisander D on May 28, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions

I don’t have a link. It was a banner-type thingie on D-League.com for U of Phoenix. Or, I could be crazy.
Probably the latter.

As for lurking, when you guys are talking about draft prospects and such, I just can’t contribute. I have no idea how to break down someone’s game, so I just keep my mouth shut. But, I’m around. I will not desert RU and Scott. I wish next season would start already.

by TorosGirl on May 28, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Haha I'm justing busting your chops...

Ialways enjoy your input, thanks for ahnging around. After the Draft I think we’ll be able to start talking about the D-League again…..and prospecting about the D-League draft.

by Aisander D on May 28, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions

First Summer League

THEN D-League.

And TorosGirl, I think I remember that too. I thought he should at least get a mention, though. Iceman might not have even know that RL was continuing his education, thinking Nick is the only one. Turrible.

Blogging at RidiculousUpside, where we converse with recently fired mascots.

by Scott Schroeder on May 28, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm a bad person...

I know this, I’ve in a 12 step program.

by Aisander D on May 28, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m excited about Summer League. I’m hoping they show the games on the internet again.

by TorosGirl on May 28, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I am too....

It’s nice to see all the green rookies and underdogs shine.

by Aisander D on May 28, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions

They will be on the internet

It should be wondrous – hopefully the camera focuses on me all the time..

Blogging at RidiculousUpside, where we converse with recently fired mascots.

by Scott Schroeder on May 28, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions

If they do...

I’m getting some stills and randomly fanshotting photoshops of you and various people the rest of the season.

by Aisander D on May 28, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Looking forward to Kasib

By the way, is Tick now gone for sure? The Wizards home page sure makes it look that way.

by WizFan4Life on May 28, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions

Haha

I missed that. But yep, it’s open.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 28, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions

C.C

   Thanks for a great season last year. How would you compare your stay in Fort Wayne to the others you have had in your short career?

     My last ?,,,,, What would be the biggest part of your game that Coach Jackson helped you develope in a tough season for us last year?
   Good luck, and thanks for sticking it out w/ us last year….

by webby356 on May 28, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

Good Questions...

Webby, in your opinion which players would you like to see come back to the Mad Ants next season? Anyone you do NOT want to see come back?

Who do you think the biggest fan favorite was on the team?

by MadAntsGarrett on May 29, 2009 9:21 AM EDT reply actions

Ants

Hey Garrett been reading your blogs, too bad you left the Tincaps game early looks like it was a good one going in extras. I can’t believe they are keeping you on a leash and not wanting you to blog about the coaching news..Soon enough I imagine.
      As far as the fan favorite, in my house my daughters loved Taj, and Chris..Overall maybe Ron Howard if I had to pick one. IMO there’s about 3 to 4 guys that could share the honor of being the fan favorite. Ron, Walker, Chris, and Dewitt….
      Pending these guys do not have contracts anywhere else by next season, I would say maybe Walker, Chris, Ron, C.C, and Dewitt. I enjoyed watching these guys play the game. When Chris went down last year w/ his ankle I thought C.C played like a man possessed. He has some hops but never could see the court on a contiued basis it seemed.
     My favorite moments of our season, Dewitt made the season tickets worth it when he jammed one home right in front of my section….Taj w/ the 3/4 court shot as time expired was another cool moment . My daughters meeting their favorite players was great too.
         Whatever might happen happens I am sure Jeff and Coach have a lot more experience putting the pieces to the puzzles together.
       I think we need to develop that attitude here in Fort Wayne where teams don’t look forward to coming here and playing us. Our guys must have a swagger to them and play w/ confidence on a night in night out basis for us to get the monkey off our backs. “Expect to win every game we take the court you might say…” I’m hoping coach will bring that to our guys this season."
         Why don’t we have that pool on the Ants site about who everybody would like to see back? Would be interesting. Going to go to the Tincaps game tonight taking in the stadium for the first time! Looking forward to it.
           Take care Garrett

by webby356 on May 29, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions