Ridiculous Upside - The Prospect Pyramid: RidiculousUpside.com's NBA D-League Player Position RankingsWhere Potential Is Way Cooler Than Realityhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/4212/upside-fave.gif2014-04-01T14:00:03-04:00http://www.ridiculousupside.com/rss/stream/50736852014-04-01T14:00:03-04:002014-04-01T14:00:03-04:00The Prospect Pyramid: Week 11 Centers Update
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<p>RidiculousUpside.com recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid." Take a look below for the latest update on where each of the up and coming centers of the league sit.</p> <p><a href="http://RidiculousUpside.com">RidiculousUpside.com</a> recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid."</p>
<p>The recent call-up of <span>Hilton Armstrong</span> to Golden State leaves the center position relatively weak overall as we head into the final few days of the regular season. Quality big men are certainly hard to find, so it makes sense that most (if not all) of them quickly find their way to The Association.</p>
<p>Here's how the rest of the centers stack up after week eleven.</p>
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<p><b>1) <span>Tim Ohlbrecht</span></b>, <b>Fort Wayne Mad Ants</b></p>
<p><b>2) </b><b><span>Daniel Orton</span>, Maine Red Claws</b></p>
<p><b>3) <span>Melvin Ely</span>, Texas Legends</b></p>
<p><b>4) </b><b><span>Solomon Jones</span>, Erie BayHawks</b></p>
<p><b>5) <span>Jeff Foote</span>, Springfield Armor</b></p>
<p><b>6) <span>Mickell Gladness</span>, Reno Bighorns</b></p>
<p><b>7) Travis Hyman, Los Angeles D-Fenders</b></p>
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https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2014/4/1/5569664/the-prospect-pyramid-ridiculous-upsides-nba-d-league-center-rankings-week-11Keith Schlosser2014-04-01T13:00:06-04:002014-04-01T13:00:06-04:00Prospect Pyramid: Week 11 Power Forwards Update
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<p>RidiculousUpside.com recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid." Take a look below for the latest update on where each of the up and coming power forwards of the league sit.</p> <p><a href="http://RidiculousUpside.com">RidiculousUpside.com</a> recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid."</p>
<p>With <span>Chris Wright</span> returning to the Maine Red Claws, the power forward arguably stands as the most consistent and talented in all of the D-League. This pyramid, in particular, likely highlights the most players prepared to hit the NBA hardwood.</p>
<p>Here's how each one stacks up after week eleven.</p>
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<p><b>1) <span>Chris Wright</span>, Maine Red Claws</b></p>
<p><b>2)</b> <b><span>Ike Diogu</span>, Bakersfield Jam</b></p>
<p><b>3) <span>Tiny Gallon</span>, Delaware 87ers</b></p>
<p><b>4) <span>Damion James</span>, Texas Legends</b></p>
<p><b>5) <span>Dominic McGuire</span>, Tulsa 66ers</b></p>
<p><b>6) </b><b>Mo Charlo, Reno Bighorns</b></p>
<p><b>7) </b><b><span>Dennis Horner</span>, Bakersfield Jam</b></p>
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https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2014/4/1/5569658/the-prospect-pyramid-ridiculous-upsides-nba-d-league-power-forward-week-11Keith Schlosser2014-04-01T12:00:04-04:002014-04-01T12:00:04-04:00Prospect Pyramid: Week 11 Small Forwards Update
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<p>RidiculousUpside.com recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid." Take a look below for the latest update on where each of the up and coming swingmen of the league sit.</p> <p><a href="http://RidiculousUpside.com">RidiculousUpside.com</a> recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid."</p>
<p>The suspension of Armor forward <span>Devin Ebanks</span> and the recent call-up of 66ers' turned OKC <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Thunder</a> swingman <span>Reggie Williams</span> help us shake things up a bit this week.</p>
<p>Here's how the small forwards stack up after week eleven.</p>
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<p><b>1) <span>Othyus Jeffers</span>, Iowa Energy</b></p>
<p><b>2) <span>Terrence Williams</span>, Los Angeles D-Fenders</b></p>
<p><b>3) <span>Tony Mitchell</span>, Fort Wayne Mad Ants</b></p>
<p><b>4) Henry Walker, Sioux Falls Skyforce</b></p>
<p><b>5) <span>Adonis Thomas</span>, Springfield Armor</b></p>
<p><b>6) <span>Craig Smith</span>, Sioux Falls Skyforce</b></p>
<p><b>7) </b><b><span>DeQuan Jones</span>, Reno Bighorns</b></p>
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https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2014/4/1/5569650/the-prospect-pyramid-ridiculous-upsides-nba-d-league-small-forward-week-11Keith Schlosser2014-04-01T10:00:10-04:002014-04-01T10:00:10-04:00The Prospect Pyramid: Week 11 Point Guards Update
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<p>RidiculousUpside.com recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid." Take a look below for the latest update on where each of the up and coming floor generals of the league sit.</p> <p><a href="http://RidiculousUpside.com">RidiculousUpside.com</a> recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid."</p>
<p><span>Darius Morris</span>' D-League venture, and the continued emergence of a Los Angeles D-Fenders' floor general help us shake things up a bit this week.</p>
<p>Without further adieu, here's how the point guards stack up after week eleven.</p>
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<p><b>1) <span>Dee Bost</span>, Idaho Stampede</b></p>
<p><b>2) <span>Ron Howard</span>, Fort Wayne Mad Ants</b></p>
<p><b>3) Darius Morris, Rio Grande Valley Vipers</b></p>
<p><b>4) <span>Tre Kelley</span>, Sioux Falls Skyforce:</b></p>
<p><b>5) Lewis Jackson, Erie BayHawks</b></p>
<p><b>6) <span>Sundiata Gaines</span>, Reno Bighorns</b></p>
<p><b>7) Josh Magette, Los Angeles D-Fenders</b></p>
https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2014/4/1/5569624/the-prospect-pyramid-ridiculous-upsides-nba-d-league-point-guard-week-11Keith Schlosser2014-03-21T14:00:02-04:002014-03-21T14:00:02-04:00The Prospect Pyramid: Week 10 Centers Update
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<p>RidiculousUpside.com recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid." Take a look below for the latest update on where each of the up and coming centers of the league sit.</p> <p><a href="http://RidiculousUpside.com">RidiculousUpside.com</a> recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid."</p>
<p>The prospects that make up the center position stay relatively stagnant on our Pyramid this week. Still, <span>Jeff Foote</span> cracks the list for the first time this season, giving the Pyramid a substantial talent boost.</p>
<p>Here's how the rest of the centers stack up after week ten.</p>
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<p><b>1) <span>Hilton Armstrong</span>, Santa Cruz <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Warriors</a></b></p>
<p><b></b><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>11.9 points (56% from the field, 50% from deep), 7.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.9 blocks</p>
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<p><b>2) <span>Tim Ohlbrecht</span></b>, <b>Fort Wayne Mad Ants</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>12.1<i> </i>points (54% from the field, 22% from deep), 1.0 assists, 7.2 rebounds, 0.5 steals, and 0.6 blocks</p>
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<p><b>3) <span>Melvin Ely</span>, Texas Legends</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>15.4 points (59% from the field, 0% from deep), 1.2 assists, 5.2 rebounds, 0.8 steals, and 1.4 blocks</p>
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<p><b>4) </b><b><span>Daniel Orton</span>, Maine Red Claws</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>11.4<i> </i>points (52% from the field, 50% from deep), 1.7 assists, 7.3 rebounds, 0.8 steals, and 2.1 blocks</p>
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<p><b>5) <span>Mickell Gladness</span>, Reno Bighorns</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats:</i> 8.3 points (58% from the field, 0% from deep), 0.6 assists, 6.8 rebounds, 0.4 steals, and 2.1 blocks</p>
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<p><b>6) </b><b><span>Solomon Jones</span>, Erie BayHawks</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>10.2 points (51% from the field, 50% from deep), 1.6 assists, 7.0 rebounds, 0.5 steals, and 1.7 blocks</p>
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<p><b>7) Jeff Foote, Springfield Armor</b></p>
<p><b></b><i>2013-14 Stats:</i> 9.1 points (50% from the field, 0% from deep), 1.6 assists, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals, and 1.3 blocks</p>
https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2014/3/21/5532326/the-prospect-pyramid-ridiculous-upsides-nba-d-league-center-rankings-week-10Keith Schlosser2014-03-21T13:00:03-04:002014-03-21T13:00:03-04:00Prospect Pyramid: Week 10 Power Forwards Update
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<p>RidiculousUpside.com recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid." Take a look below for the latest update on where each of the up and coming power forwards of the league sit.</p> <p><a href="http://RidiculousUpside.com">RidiculousUpside.com</a> recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid."</p>
<p>With Chris Wright signing with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Milwaukee Bucks</a>, the Pyramid has a new number one at power forward for the first time this season.</p>
<p>Here's how each one stacks up after week ten.</p>
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<p><b>1) <span>Tiny Gallon</span>, Delaware 87ers</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats:</i> 19.8 points (57% from the field, 17% from deep), 1.4 assists, 9.8 rebounds, 0.7 steals, and 0.8 blocks</p>
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<p><b>2) <span>Ike Diogu</span>, Bakersfield Jam</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>17.6 points (54% from the field, 33% from deep), 1.5 assists, 9.8 rebounds, 0.5 steals, and 0.7 blocks</p>
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<p><b>3) <span>Willie Reed</span>, Springfield Armor</b></p>
<p><b></b><i>2013-14 Stats:</i> 14.7 points (59% from the field, 0% from deep), 0.9 assists, 9.8 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 1.6 blocks</p>
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<p><b>4) <span>Damion James</span>, Texas Legends</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats:</i> 16.3 points (46% from the field, 32% from deep), 1.8 assists, 8.3 rebounds, and 0.9 steals, and 1.0 blocks</p>
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<p><b>5) </b><b>Mo Charlo, Reno Bighorns</b></p>
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<p><b></b><i>2013-14 Stats:</i> 13.0 points (49% from the field, 29% from deep), 2.4 assists, 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 blocks</p>
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<p><b>6) </b><b><span>Dominic McGuire</span>, Tulsa 66ers</b></p>
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<p><i>2013-14 Stats:</i> 13.4 points (48% from the field, 35% from deep), 3.2 assists, 10.0 rebounds, 0.9 steals, and 0.7 blocks</p>
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<p><b>7) </b><b><span>Dennis Horner</span>, Bakersfield Jam</b></p>
<p><b></b><i>2013-14 Stats:</i> 14.2 points (47% from the field, 35% from deep), 6.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.6 blocks</p>
https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2014/3/21/5532316/the-prospect-pyramid-ridiculous-upsides-nba-d-league-power-forward-week-10Keith Schlosser2014-03-21T12:00:09-04:002014-03-21T12:00:09-04:00Prospect Pyramid: Week 10 Small Forwards Update
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<p>RidiculousUpside.com recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid." Take a look below for the latest update on where each of the up and coming swingmen of the league sit.</p> <p><a href="http://RidiculousUpside.com">RidiculousUpside.com</a> recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid."</p>
<p>The small forward has remained one of the Pyramid's most consistent positions (both in production and the talent present) all season long. This week is no different, though <span>Reggie Williams</span> returns after a short stint with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Oklahoma City Thunder</a>. After receiving a five-game suspension for violating the league's anti-drug policy, how much longer will Devin Ebanks hold onto that top spot?</p>
<p>Here's how the small forwards stack up after week ten.</p>
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<p><b>1) <span>Devin Ebanks</span>, Springfield Armor:</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats:</i> 23.3 points (46% from the field, 33% from deep), 2.3 assists, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals</p>
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<p><b>2) <span>Terrence Williams</span>, Los Angeles D-Fenders:</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats:</i> 20.9 points (42% from the field, 39% from deep), 6.0 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.4 steals</p>
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<p><b>3) <span>Othyus Jeffers</span>, Iowa Energy</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats:</i> 21.6 points (49% from the field, 29% from deep), 3.5 assists, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.2 steals</p>
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<p><b>4) Henry Walker, Sioux Falls Skyforce </b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>14.6 points (44% from the field, 34% from deep), 1.6 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals</p>
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<p><b>5) Reggie Williams, Tulsa 66ers </b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats:</i> 20.4 points (48% from the field, 35% from deep), 4.9 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 steals</p>
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<p><b>6) <span>Tony Mitchell</span>, Fort Wayne Mad Ants</b></p>
<p><b></b><i>2013-14 Stats:</i> 19.9 points (42% from the field, 36% from deep), 3.0 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals</p>
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<p><b>7) </b><b><span>DeQuan Jones</span>, Reno Bighorns</b></p>
<p><b></b><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>13.2 points (51% from the field, 42% from deep), 1.5 assists, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals</p>
https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2014/3/21/5532310/the-prospect-pyramid-ridiculous-upsides-nba-d-league-small-forward-week-10Keith Schlosser2014-03-21T11:02:48-04:002014-03-21T11:02:48-04:00Prospect Pyramid: Week 10 Shooting Guard Update
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<p>RidiculousUpside.com recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid." Take a look below for the latest update on where each of the up and coming two-guards of the league sit.</p> <p><a href="http://RidiculousUpside.com">RidiculousUpside.com</a> recently unveiled our new NBA D-League player positional rankings, also known as "The Prospect Pyramid."</p>
<p>This week, DeAndre Liggins turns up again after returning to the D-League from his most recent NBA stint, and a top "Rookie of The Year" two-guard cracks the bottom of the Pyramid as well.</p>
<p>Here's how the shooting guards stack up after week ten.</p>
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<p><b>1) <span>Kevin Murphy</span>, Idaho Stampede</b></p>
<p><b></b><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>26.5 points (51% from the field, 39% from deep), 1.7 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals</p>
<p><b>2) <span>Cameron Jones</span>, Santa Cruz <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Warriors</a></b></p>
<p><b></b><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>19.0 points (46% from the field, 39% from deep), 3.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.4 steals</p>
<p><b>3) DeAndre Liggins, Sioux Falls Skyforce</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>14.4 points (40% from the field, 33% from deep), 4.8 assists, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.5 steals</p>
<p><b>4) Vander Blue, Idaho Stampede</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>17.4 points (39% from the field, 34% from deep), 3.6 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.4 steals</p>
<p><b>5) <span>Jerel McNeal</span>, Bakersfield Jam</b></p>
<p><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>17.0 points (38% from the field, 28% from deep), 6.0 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals</p>
<p><b>6) Scott Suggs, Erie BayHawks</b></p>
<p><b></b><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>17.4 points (47% from the field, 39% from deep), 2.1 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.0 steals</p>
<p><b>7) Frank Gaines, Maine Red Claws</b></p>
<p><b></b><i>2013-14 Stats: </i>21.0 points (46% from the field, 40% from deep), 1.6 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals</p>
https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2014/3/21/5532300/the-prospect-pyramid-ridiculous-upsides-nba-d-league-shooting-guard-week-10Keith Schlosser