Slippery Rock University Athletics

First recruit signed by Coach Marhefka for 2005-06 season ... [quote]Tim brings a needed young post presence to our program, along with a winning mindset from a state championship program,[quote] Coach Marhefka says. [quote]He is an energetic and enthusiastic young man, and we look for him to add depth at our post positions[quote] ... High school: Averaged nine points and seven rebounds per game in his senior season and helped South Christian to a 26-1 final record and the Class B state championship ... Received honorable mention OK Gold Conference honors ... Basketball state championship was the latest in a series of titles won by teams on which Dykgraaf played ... Starting tight end on district and regional championship and state semfinalist football team as a senior ... Earned all-area and honorable mention all-conference honors ... He helped AAU basketball team win state championship and advance to the national quarterfinals in summer of 2004 ... Lettered two seasons each in basketball and football at South Christian ... [quote]We are really looking forward to seeing how Tim will develop as he focuses his attention on basketball,[quote] Marhefka says. [quote]He has not had the opportunity to do that as a multi-sport player in high school[quote] ... Hopes to become a dentist upon graduation from college.