Todd Cetnar
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Todd Cetnar (born 1978 in Amsterdam, New York, U.S.) is a former basketball player and coach, most notable for his playing career at UAlbany Great Danes, also playing professionally in the USA and England.
College career
Cetnar attended the University at Albany from 1996 to 2000 where he graduated in Communication studies and Business administration, and also starred for the College basketball team, the Great Danes. At Albany, Cetnar became only the second player in school history to record over 1,000 points, 350 assists and 150 steals. He was named to the NCAA Division I All-Independent First Team following his senior season, in which he averaged 16.1 points and 4.2 assists per game. Cetnar shot 39% in three-point attempts during his college career.
In 2000, his senior year, the six-foot-tall point guard was named UAlbany's male Athlete of the Year. In his four years at college, Cetnar posted an incredible total of 1,345 points, the 9th all time highest score at UAlbany. He also tallied up 188 steals (2nd all time), 367 assists (5th all time), 215 3-point Field Goal's (3rd all time) and an Free Throw average of 82%, the 3rd all time highest percentage.
Professional career
In 2000, he signed for British team Plymouth Raiders, competed in the second tier National Basketball League, were he enjoyed two successful seasons and countless Championship medals. In 2002, Cetnar moved back to New York and signed for USBL team Adirondack Wildcats, whilst also attending NBA training camps with the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons.
In 2003, he returned to England where he signed for Sutton Pumas. His incredible form, achieving an average of around 30 points-per-game, didn't go unnoticed and on December 17, 2003, Thames Valley Tigers coach Paul James signed Cetnar as a replacement for the injured Nick Moore. He made his debut two days later against Brighton Bears in a BBL Trophy group game, posting 7 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
Coaching career
His career in Britain's top league didn't last long. After playing only half a season with the Tigers, Cetnar moved back to his homeland in 2004, to a position as assistant coach with Plymouth State University's basketball team, the Panthers. After just one season with the Panthers, he left to take another coaching position at Union College in 2005, with the Dutchmen.
See also
External link
The Todd Cetnar Specialty Basketball School