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- ↑ Binghamton University basketball scandal
- ↑ Barron's Educational Series; 4 edition (August 1, 2005)
- ↑ http://www.suny.edu/Files/sunynewsFiles/Pdf/KayeReport.PDF/ref%5B%5D>
- ↑ "DeFleur's position on several board may violate spirit of ethics guidelines". 3 May 2011.
