Todd Cetnar
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Todd Cetnar is a former professional basketball
player in the United Kingdom and coach who competed at the highest levels of British
Professional Basketball.
and Business administration, and also starred for the College basketball team, the Great Danes. Cetnar was the second player in University at Albany history to record over 1,000 points, 350 assists and 150 steals. Over four years, his college career statistics were 1,345 points (the 9th all time highest scoring tally at Albany), 188 steals (2nd all time), 367 assists (5th all time), 215 3-point field goals (3rd all time), and a free throw average of 82% (the 3rd all time highest percentage). Cetnar shot 39% in three-point attempts during his college career.
He was named to the NCAA Division I All-Independent First Team following his senior season,
Cetnar averaged 16.1 points and 4.2 assists per game. In 2000, his senior year, the six-foot-tall point guard was named University of Albany's male Athlete of the Year.
team Plymouth Raiders
, competed in the top tier National Basketball League
, were he enjoyed two successful seasons and countless Championship medals.. Cetnar's season highlight was a 71 point outburst vs. Northwest London.
In 2002, Cetnar moved back to New York and signed for USBL team Adirondack Wildcats, while 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, did not go unnoticed and on December 17, 2003, Thames Valley Tigers
coach Paul James
signed Cetnar as a replacement for the injured Nick Moore
in the BBL. http://www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire/sport/thamesvalleytigers/2003/2003_4/mar/20032004.shtml Thames Valley Tigers story on BBC]
In 2004 he took 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 a coaching position at Union College
in 2005, with the Dutchmen, but has since left that position.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player in the United Kingdom and coach who competed at the highest levels of British
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
Professional Basketball.
High school career
Cetnar was a standout player at Amsterdam High School, where he played four years on the varsity team, was the school's all-time leader in total scoring (1,621 points), assists (577), and steals (296), and was named to the All New York State first team.College career
Cetnar attended the University at Albany from 1996 to 2000 where he graduated in Communication studiesCommunication studies
Communication Studies is an academic field that deals with processes of communication, commonly defined as the sharing of symbols over distances in space and time. Hence, communication studies encompasses a wide range of topics and contexts ranging from face-to-face conversation to speeches to mass...
and Business administration, and also starred for the College basketball team, the Great Danes. Cetnar was the second player in University at Albany history to record over 1,000 points, 350 assists and 150 steals. Over four years, his college career statistics were 1,345 points (the 9th all time highest scoring tally at Albany), 188 steals (2nd all time), 367 assists (5th all time), 215 3-point field goals (3rd all time), and a free throw average of 82% (the 3rd all time highest percentage). Cetnar shot 39% in three-point attempts during his college career.
He was named to the NCAA Division I All-Independent First Team following his senior season,
Cetnar averaged 16.1 points and 4.2 assists per game. In 2000, his senior year, the six-foot-tall point guard was named University of Albany's male Athlete of the Year.
Professional career
In 2000, he signed for BritishUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
team Plymouth Raiders
Plymouth Raiders
The Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004...
, competed in the top tier National Basketball League
National Basketball League (United Kingdom)
The National Basketball League, or NBL for short, is a British basketball league. The league started in 1972 and continued through to 2003 renamed the English Basketball League.-1972-1993:...
, were he enjoyed two successful seasons and countless Championship medals.. Cetnar's season highlight was a 71 point outburst vs. Northwest London.
In 2002, Cetnar moved back to New York and signed for USBL team Adirondack Wildcats, while also attending NBA training camps with the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
and Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
.
In 2003, he returned to England where he signed for Sutton Pumas. His incredible form, achieving an average of around 30 points-per-game, did not go unnoticed and on December 17, 2003, Thames Valley Tigers
Thames Valley Tigers
Thames Valley Tigers was a British basketball team competing in the British Basketball League until 2005, when funding was ceased and the franchise folded. Based in Bracknell, Berkshire, the team's fans setup a new team to replace the Tigers and just a month later the Guildford Heat was born...
coach Paul James
Paul James (basketball)
Paul James is a former professional basketball player and current head coach of British Basketball League team Worcester Wolves....
signed Cetnar as a replacement for the injured Nick Moore
Nick Moore
Nicholas A. Moore is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Toledo.Moore has also been a member of the New England Patriots, St. Louis...
in the BBL. http://www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire/sport/thamesvalleytigers/2003/2003_4/mar/20032004.shtml Thames Valley Tigers story on BBC]
Coaching career
Cetnar's career in Britain's top league was brief. After playing only half a season with the Tigers, he moved back to his homeland in 2004.In 2004 he took a position as Assistant Coach with Plymouth State University
Plymouth State University
Plymouth State University, formerly Plymouth State College, is a regional comprehensive university located in Plymouth, New Hampshire and part of the University System of New Hampshire....
's basketball team, the Panthers. After just one season with the Panthers, he left to take a coaching position at Union College
Union College
Union College is a private, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. In the 19th century, it became the "Mother of Fraternities", as...
in 2005, with the Dutchmen, but has since left that position.
See also
- Albany Great Danes men's basketballAlbany Great Danes men's basketballThe Albany Great Danes Basketball team is the basketball team that represent the University at Albany, The State University of New York in Albany, New York. The school's team currently competes in the America East Conference and plays its home games at SEFCU Arena...
- Plymouth RaidersPlymouth RaidersThe Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004...
- Thames Valley TigersThames Valley TigersThames Valley Tigers was a British basketball team competing in the British Basketball League until 2005, when funding was ceased and the franchise folded. Based in Bracknell, Berkshire, the team's fans setup a new team to replace the Tigers and just a month later the Guildford Heat was born...