NBA | Raptors scout giving back to homeland

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Hoops Addict found this 5/19/2008 on www.thestar.com [flag]
Doug Smith Sports Reporter Masai Ujiri knows all too well the challenges facing basketball development in his Nigerian homeland, from a dearth of facilities to a lack of good instruction, and it pains him to know so many talented athletes are losing out on athletic and educational opportunities. So the director of global scouting for the Raptors was back home last week, holding his fifth ... [link]

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Buzzer Beaters - 05/19
Published 5/19/2008 by Ryan at Hoops Addict
... * Doug Smith on The Star had a great article about Raptors scout Masai Ujiri taking part in basketball development in Nigeria. ...

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Published 5/19/2008 by arsenalist at Arsenalist
... There was a Raptor article in the Toronto Star today, it’s about Raptors scout Masai Ujiri giving back to Nigeria. Cry me a river. Seriously though, nice guy. You think this post is weak? Doug Smith’s “reporting” that the Raptors would give permission to any team who would want to interview our assistant coaches. No fucking shit Doug! These guys are dying for that chance and to hold it from them would be like denying them water in the middle of the desert. He’s also ...

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NBA | Raptors scout giving back to homeland

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