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- ↑ McKinnell, Zach (November 20, 2023). "Chris Ball Will Not Return As The Head Coach At Northern Arizona". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ↑ Chippin, Alex. "Memphis tabs Arizona State's Chris Ball to run defense". theScore. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
