Two Decide, Two Transfer, Retraction Request, Recruiting Tips

#1 posting 4.26.2008
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TWO COMMIT, TWO TRANSFER
Krista Pelky of Oshkosh West is headed to Michigan Tech. Pelky averaged 16.2 ppg for the state D1 runner ups this past season. From the Oshkosh Northwestern.

Megan Zilmer of Crosby-Ironton is headed to St. Catherine's.

The two transfers are Laura Kalbfell and Tiffany Good and both are headed to St. Catherine's. Kalbfell (Lakeville South) is leaving SW MN State and Good (North Branch) is leaving UW River Falls.

I will list all of these on the links on the gbbrecruit site (the original) when I am no longer blocked.

COACHING NEWS
Shawn Gravalin, Hankinson, ND coach, has requested a retraction from parents for statements they made against him. This is the first step in a defamation lawsuit. From the Fargo Forum.

SEASON WRAPS
Iowa has passed out their end of the year awards. Johanna Solverson won the Coaches award.

Illinois State has passed out their end of the year awards. Nicolle Lewis of Muskego, WI won the free throw award.

RECRUITING
On BMac's Blog he touches on recruiting and what to look for in players. UCLA men's basketball coach Ben Howland looks for three things.

NUMBERS, WINNING AND SMACKDOWNS
The Wages of Wins looks at the NBA playoffs and the numbers. Boston is supposed to beat the Lakers in the finals.

True Hoops has the Stat Geek Smackdown.

Next up: later today after the quarterfinals at the MN Seeding tournament