Next Year's Roster

[SpanglerFan316]

Any news on new recruits, transfers to or from WSU, etc?

[boyshocker]

Transfer coming from out west, got a release from her school and should be eligible this fall.

[1972Shocker]

Transfer coming from out west, got a release from her school and should be eligible this fall.

Hopefully, she will be another Emily Stockman.

[SpanglerFan316]

I edited my previous post to remove the note that a transfer is coming in because I wanted independent confirmation. She is from the Pac 10 (yes, I know which school) and I have some doubts that she will have an immediate impact. I hope I am wrong but I don't see this as a big deal. (Maybe this will be our next Emily Stockman or Kelly Broussard?)

Now who is this player?
Alix Klineman? :roll:
Hayley Spelman? :roll:
Shannon Hawari? 8)
Carli Lloyd? :roll:
Katie Camp? 8)
Lauren Barfield? 8)

No, it's none of those players. :D

[SpanglerFan316]

Of course, I could be wrong (about which player is transferring to WSU) since I've been wrong before. :D Maybe Alix is coming to WSU? ;-) :lol:

[shockerfan79]

Camri Zwisler (sp) from Newton ?

[SpanglerFan316]

That would be my guess - which almost guarantees that it is someone else. I have no actual idea but a local player makes sense. On the other hand, WSU already has about 400 OHs (OK, let's say 10 OHs) and really needs a Kelly Broussard clone. Now it would be great to get Oceana Bush or Sara Johnson but I trust the WSU coaches to make good decisions; I'll root for anybody they bring in!!!

[SpanglerFan316]

Camri Zwisler (sp) from Newton ?

Camri Zwiesler is how you spell her name (unless I'm wrong.) However, I read that a (knowledgeable) Pac Ten fan claims that she is staying at ASU. I really have no clue right now.

[SpanglerFan316]

Transfer coming from out west, got a release from her school and should be eligible this fall.

Before this gets too far, let me say that boyshocker has a shorter "Kevin Bacon" path than do I and therefore his posts are more likely to be correct. He does not mention the Pac-10 but only says "West Coast" and this opens up schools like LBSU, SDSU, USD, UCI, Pacific, Pepperdine, etc. in California alone. I think it is reasonable to think about a player from this area but to recall, for example, that Emily Stockman came from Colorado Springs; a local connection is not necessary.

So how long is my "Kevin Bacon" path to the truth? I'm not certain. I have co-workers who are friends and live in Newton. They have extended families, some of whom live in Newton. Their connections with "Newton volleyball" are probably third or fourth hand. Over such a lengthy path, a chance remark like "I wonder what it would be like to play for WSU" or "I wonder if my former player (teammate) might transfer to WSU" can become an absolute certainty. Thus I suggest that people take this entire thread with a huge grain of salt.

I think it is likely that WSU will get a "Transfer coming from out west" because of boyshocker's post. Nobody specifically gave me Camri's name; this seemed the natural guess based on rumors and home towns. If she comes to WSU, that is great. Just because WSU has a bunch of OHs does not mean the Shocks don't need another "Emily Stockman;" improving quality is never bad.

At the same time, WSU's need does not appear to be at the OH position. WSU has 4 MBs abd 3 Liberos; these seem like greater needs than OHs (currently, 9 or 10 OHs) or setter (with Mary Elizabeth Hooper and Chelsey Feekin, who are both great.) Finally Lambo is sneaky. He always pulls a surprise out of the hat. While I would never expect him to start a rumor about a transfer in order to divert attention from other possibilities, I would tip my hat to him if, in the end, we get some 6'6" MB or some super Libero from the "west coast" (maybe the west coast of South America. :lol: )

[The Mad Hatter]

Sure enough, it is Zwiesler that is transferring. She will be eligible immediately and have two years of eligibility remaining.

http://www.kansas.com/2010/04/20/1278529/wsu-basketball-signs-juco-shooter.html

[WuDrWu]

I didn't realize she was a Fab 50 out of HS.


How did I miss that?


ASU was really bad in a GREAT conference last year, and Camri didn't exactly play a ton.

Emily Stockman, Peyton Thompson or somewhere in between?

[SpanglerFan316]

I didn't realize she was a Fab 50 out of HS.


How did I miss that?


ASU was really bad in a GREAT conference last year, and Camri didn't exactly play a ton.

Emily Stockman, Peyton Thompson or somewhere in between?

I've heard she is a "heavy hitter." How much she plays may depend on her defense and passing. Emily was great because of her service reception, digs, passing, etc. as well as her offense. I don't think everyone realizes how amazing Emily was.

[shocker22]

This team is becoming very very deep. If Eck can return to old form and our Libero plays well the shox have a chance to have a special year.

[WuDrWu]

I don't think everyone realizes how amazing Emily was.

Not sure about "everyone" but I have to think "anyone" that watched her understood how special Emily was/is. She will not be replaced anytime soon.

It would be awesome to see her succeed on the national level in the beach volleyball arena when she returns to full activity.

[1972Shocker]

I don't think everyone realizes how amazing Emily was.

Not sure about "everyone" but I have to think "anyone" that watched her understood how special Emily was/is. She will not be replaced anytime soon.

It would be awesome to see her succeed on the national level in the beach volleyball arena when she returns to full activity.

I think there was at least one thread on this forum (maybe more) that specifically talked about how special Emily was as a Shocker. In fact, I think part of the debate was whether she or Sarah Lungren was the best Shocker VB player all-time (so far).

So I agree, I don't think "everyone" would be accurate, although there are no doubt "some".