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- 1 2 Chatelain, Dirk (August 1, 2013). "World of Woolridge". Omaha World-Herald . Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ↑ 1993-94 Big Eight men's basketball media guide, page 13
- ↑ "Andre Woolridge to Receive Honor". Iowa Hawkeyes . Retrieved August 13, 2013.