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- ↑ Archived 2012-07-09 at archive.today Mike Garland Named Cleveland State Men's Basketball Coach. Accessed March 25, 2007.
- ↑ Archived 2006-06-17 at the Wayback Machine Garland Will Not Return As Viking Basketball Coach. Accessed March 25, 2007.
- ↑ "Michigan State basketball assistant coach Mike Garland announces retirement".
