SHANK TO REDSHIRT

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. -- Shepherd University men's basketball coach Ken Tyler announced today that senior forward Danley Shank (Pond Bank, PA/Chambersburg HS) will sit out the 2005-06 season as a medical redshirt.

Shank underwent two surgical procedures on his foot in the offseason that will prevent him from competing this year. Shank is a two-time All-WVIAC performer and the leading scorer for the Rams. He will return to play his senior year in 2006-07.

"This is obviously a major blow to our program this season," stated Tyler. "We feel badly for Danley, but look forward to having one of the top players in the WVIAC back next year. For now, we will ask others to fill the void."