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This week’s Buzzer Beaters has the scoop on what Raptors scout Masai Uruji was doing Nigeria, what players go through in pre-draft workouts, an interview with the fans who created the now famous Eva Longoria poster, details on the O.J. Mayo situation and a ton of other articles to make sure you know all the latest basketball news from the past week.

* Doug Smith on The Star had a great article about Raptors scout Masai Ujiri taking part in basketball development in Nigeria.

* Speaking of international hoops, Alex Johnson has a great article about basketball in Croatia.

* One of the best writers on the ‘Net is Mike Moreau and he proved it with his latest article for HOOPSWORLD called Preparing for the Pre-Draft. Moreau helps college and international players prepare for pre-draft workouts and provides readers with a glimpse into the kind of things he does with his clients.

* There’s a controversy brewing in Lawrence, Kansas over some results from a math test Darrell Arthur wrote in high school and it could effect his college eligability.

* Michael Wilbon did a great job of breaking down the O.J. Mayo situation.

* The NY Daily News is reporting that David Lee’s time in New York could be done because new head coach Mike D’Antoni likes big men who can shoot from anywhere on the court. If Bryan Colangelo could work out a deal to get Lee in Toronto it would be a pure stroke of genius because it would do wonders to help cure the Raptors’ rebounding problems.

* Speaking of the Knicks, Adrian Wojnarowski is worried the Big Apple could take a big bite out of D’Antoni.

* Nicola Olic from HOOPSWORLD was able to secure an interview with the two fans in New Orleans who brought the lifesize poster of Eva Longoria to Game 5 which distracted Tony Parker while he was shooting two crucial free throws.

* Adam from Section F Sports feels Utah was ousted from the playoffs because Carlos Boozer can’t play above the rim.

* Rasho Nesterovic exercised his option and will not become a free agent this summer.

* Matt from Hardwood Paroxysm started a new hoops blog called Ridiculous Upside.

* Dan LeBatard is on sabbatical from the Miami Herald so he stopped by The Big Lead to write a guest column.

Need some new tracks for your iPod?

* Honey Soul Music has new stuff from Idle Warship, Busta Rhymes, Jean Grae and Aliwud.

* 2 Dope Boyz had a great blast from the past with From Da’ Bricks Pete Rock Mix.

* Trap-A-Holics has a great mixtape called Jigga vs Hova.

* Jean Grae has a great remix of “Love Thirst” with Busta Rhymes.

* We Do It Right posted links for two new tracks by The Cool Kids.

* Mickey Factz uses a Lauryn Hill beat for his new song Live Water.