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References
- ↑ sports-reference.com 1983-84 Big East Conference Season Summary
- ↑ Bishop, Greg (2013-03-09). "As Big East Basketball Tournament Fades, a Block Remains Fresh". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2018-04-06.