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Ridiculous Upside Q&A: Thoughts On How The Pacers Have Utilized The Mad Ants

In the latest Ridiculous Upside Q&A, Dakota Schmidt answers various questions from Twitter followers

Which Teams Are Reportedly In and Out of the Proposed G League Bubble in Atlanta

Updated tracker on which G League teams are going to the proposed bubble and not

Three Mid-Major Prospects That Have Caught My Eye During The Opening Week Of The College Season

Dakota Schmidt writes about three mid-major prospects that really caught his eye over the first week of the NCAA season.

Breaking Down the 2020 FIBA Americup Qualifying Team Roster

Dakota Schmidt breaks down the roster for the 2020 FIBA Americup Qualifying team.

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2020-21 NBA Two-Way and Exhibit 10 Tracker

An updating tracker of the prospects that get signed to two-way and exhibit 10 deals ahead of the 2020-21 season

Ridiculous Upside Q&A: What Would Be The Ideal Location For A G League Bubble

Ridiculous Upside’s Dakota Schmidt does his latest Q&A where he answers questions from readers.

Twenty High-Major Players That Could Get Two-Ways During the 2020 Offseason: Part Four

In the fourth and final part of the series, Dakota Schmidt writes about Nick Richards, Ashton Hagans, Mamadi Diakite, Dwayne Sutton, and Breein Tyree

Mid-November Update On How Some 2019-20 G Leaguers Are Doing Overseas

Dakota Schmidt gives an update on how Todd Withers, Isaiah Pineiro, and Kevin Hervey are doing overseas.

Breaking Down The Veteran Additions To The G League Ignite Team

Dakota gives a short breakdown on the five veterans that were selected to join the G League Ignite Team

Assessing The Top High Schoolers’ October Decisions

The 2020/21 NCAA season is inching closer with less than a month for the ball to tip-off. The HS class of 2021, although still one year removed from getting to the collegiate ranks, is gearing up with decisions being made all around the nation. Here is the monthly recap of what has happened around next year’s class during the month of October.

Ridiculous Upside Q&A: When is the G League season scheduled to start? What’s the status of the Mexico City Team?

In a new Q&A, Dakota Schmidt answers various questions from Ridiculous Upside’s Twitter followers

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Twenty High-Major Players That Could Get Two-Ways During the 2020 Offseason: Part Three

In part three of this series, Dakota Schmidt writes about Lamar Stevens, Rayshaun Hamonds, Freddie Gillespie, Trent Forrest, and Kristian Doolittle

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Late October Update On How Some 2019-20 G Leaguers Are Doing Overseas

Dakota Schmidt gives an update on how JaKeenan Gant, Barry Brown, and Scoochie Smith are doing overseas

International Transactions Tracker for 2019-20 G League Alumni

Resource for you to keep track of where players that were in the G League during the 2019-20 season are going to be applying their crafts in 2020-21

Building an American Comeback: Kay Felder

The last season featured a handful of professional basketball players born in the USA play abroad after having being part of the NBA or the G League in the prior two seasons. We review their 2019-20 seasons in the Chinese CBA and/or Euroleague in this series of articles, to know what they did and the chances they have to making it back to America.

Ridiculous Upside Q&A: What Are My Thoughts On Nate Bjorkgren? Are We Getting a 50 Game G League Schedule?

Dakota Schmidt answers various questions from Twitter in the latest edition of the "Ridiculous Upside Q&A"

Building an American Comeback: Lance Stephenson

The last season featured a handful of professional basketball players born in the USA play abroad after having being part of the NBA or the G League in the prior two seasons. We review their 2019-20 seasons in the Chinese CBA and/or Euroleague in this series of articles, to know what they did and the chances they have to making it back to America.

A Brief History of the NBA D/G League: The Era of the G (2017-Present)

Dakota finishes his series breaking down the history of the D/G League by going from the era that spans from 2017 to the present

Building an American Comeback: Jordan Mickey

The last season featured a handful of professional basketball players born in the USA play abroad after having being part of the NBA or the G League in the prior two seasons. We review their 2019-20 seasons in the Chinese CBA and/or Euroleague in this series of articles, to know what they did and the chances they have to making it back to America.

A Brief History of the D/G League: The Era of Growth (2012-2017)

Dakota continues his series breaking down the history of the D/G League by going from the era that spans from 2012 through 2017

Building an American Comeback: Mike James

The last season featured a handful of professional basketball players born in the USA play abroad after having being part of the NBA or the G League in the prior two seasons. We review their 2019-20 seasons in the Chinese CBA and/or Euroleague in this series of articles, to know what they did and the chances they have to making it back to America.

What Will Weaver Could Bring To Your NBA Team Part One: Offense

Dakota Schmidt looks at the offensive schemes and plays that NBA head coaching candidate Will Weaver has used with Long Island and Sydney.

Building an American Comeback: Marcus Georges-Hunt

The last season featured a handful of professional basketball players born in the USA play abroad after having being part of the NBA or the G League in the prior two seasons. We review their 2019-20 seasons in the Chinese CBA and/or Euroleague in this series of articles, to know what they did and the chances they have to making it back to America.

A Brief History of the NBA D/G League Part 1: The Era Of Change (2005-2012)

In part one of a three part series, Dakota Schmidt writes about the NBA D-League from 2005 through 2012.

Bronny James Debuts As The 30th-Best 2023 Prospect on 247Sports Rankings

When ESPN released its first ESPN 25 ranks for the 2023 HS class of hoopers, they ranked Bronny James at the 24th spot. Now, 247Sports has joined them with their own top-50 list, in which Bronny is the 30th-best player in the nation. We take a look at his and the other names that made the list.

Rebuilding the Prep-To-Pro NBA History: Class of 2018

The NBA blocked the prep-to-pros route in advance of the 2006 draft. With the league taking the steps to lift the ban and more and more prospects taking alternative routes to the Association, we’re taking a retrospective look at what could have happened had the NBA not imposed the HS-to-NBA-pipeline ban, one class at a time.

Twenty High-Major Players That Could Get Two-Ways During the 2020 Offseason: Part Two

In part two of the series, Dakota Schmidt writes about Nate Hinton, Markus Howard, Reggie Perry, Naji Marshall, and Ty-Shon Alexander

Assessing The Top High Schoolers’ September Decisions

We’re just two months from the start of the 2020 NCAA season, and the HS class of 2021, although still one year removed from getting to the collegiate ranks, is gearing up lately with decisions being made all around the nation. Here is the monthly recap of what has happened around next year’s class during the month of September.

Early October Update On How Some 2019-20 G Leaguers Are Doing Overseas

Dakota Schmidt gives an update on how Dedric Lawson, Myke Henry, and Tyus Battle are doing overseas

Building an American Comeback: Antonio Blakeney

The last season featured a handful of professional basketball players born in the USA play abroad after having being part of the NBA or the G League in the prior two seasons. We review their 2019-20 seasons in the Chinese CBA and/or Euroleague in this series of articles, to know what they did and the chances they have to making it back to America.

Ridiculous Upside Q&A: What Has Happened With Briante Weber? When Will The Next G League Season Start?

In the latest Ridiculous Upside Q&A, writer Dakota Schmidt answers various questions pertaining to the G League?

Building an American Comeback: Dakari Johnson

The last season featured a handful of professional basketball players born in the USA play abroad after having being part of the NBA or the G League in the prior two seasons. We review their 2019-20 seasons in the CBA and/or Euroleague in this series of articles, to know what they did and the chances they have to making it back to America.

List Of G Leaguers That Will Be Participating In In-Market NBA Team Camps

Here’s a list of G Leaguers from the 2019-20 season

Building an American Comeback: Shane Larkin

The last season featured a handful of professional basketball players born in the USA play abroad after having being part of the NBA or the G League in the prior two seasons. We review their 2019-20 seasons in the Chinese CBA and/or Euroleague in this series of articles, to know what they did and the chances they have to making it back to America.

Twenty High-Major Players That Could Get Two-Ways During the 2020 Offseason: Part One

Dakota Schmidt continues his series by looking at five high major players that could get two-way deals this summer.