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Bowling Green State University Athletics
Orr, Falcons Sign Two to National Letters of Intent
November 12, 2008 | Men's Basketball
Nov. 12, 2008
Bowling Green, Ohio - Bowling Green State University men's basketball head coach Louis Orr has announced the signing of two student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. Luke Kraus, of Findlay, Ohio (Findlay HS), and Danny McElroy, of Cincinnati, Ohio (La Salle HS), will join the Falcons for the 2009-10 academic year.
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"We feel that we've added two quality people who will enhance the quality of our team," Orr said. "I have a great deal of respect for both of the programs that they play in."
Kraus, a 6-foot-2 point guard, plays locally at Findlay High School for coach Jim Rucki. He was named third team All-Ohio a year ago and is a two-time player of the year in the Greater Buckeye Conference. Kraus averaged 16.1 points per game as a sophomore and then increased his average to 22 ppg, to go with four rebounds and three assists a year ago, leading Findlay to a league title.
"Luke is an outstanding shooter and playmaker," Orr said. "He brings energy, enthusiasm and hard work to our program. He has a high IQ for the game and doesn't mind giving up his body to win."
McElroy, a 6-8 forward, plays at La Salle High School for coach Dan Fleming in Cincinnati, the home town of Orr and assistant coach George Jackson. He is following in the footsteps of three other members of the team (Chris Knight and transfers Darion Goins and Adrion Graves) from Cincinnati. McElroy averaged 14.2 points and seven rebounds as a junior.
"Danny plays both ends of the floor," Orr said. "He is one of the best defenders I have ever seen in high school. Danny's competitive nature, skill level, and toughness will give him a head start in the college game."
Along with Kraus and McElroy, Goins and Graves will play for the Brown and Orange for the first time in 2009-10 as they will be forced to miss the season due to NCAA transfer rules. Goins played in 49 games over two years at San Jose State before transferring to Bowling Green, while Graves played 47 games at Xavier in a pair of seasons.
The Falcons open the 2008-09 season Friday in the NABC Classic in Minneapolis, Minn. The team will play on three consecutive days against Georgia State, Minnesota, and Concordia-St. Paul before returning home to host Wayne State Thursday, Nov. 20. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. at Anderson Arena.
