Tim Cluess
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Tim Cluess is an American
college basketball
coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Iona College
, and former coach of Long Island University–C.W. Post
. He took over Iona from Kevin Willard
on April 8, 2010.
Cluess posted a 120–33 record in five seasons as a head coach at the college level at both C.W. Post
and Suffolk County Community College
. He led the C.W. Post Pioneers to three straight first place finishes in the East Coast Conference
including two tournament titles in 2007–08 and 2008–09. The Pioneers held a perfect 24–0 regular season record in 2008–09 en route to an NCAA Division II Elite Eight Tournament appearance and a 30–1 final record.
Prior to his collegiate experience, Cluess was the head coach of Saint Mary's High School
in Manhasset, New York
for 14 seasons. Cluess's Gaels won four New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association
(NYSCHSAA) championships and two New York State Federation of Secondary Schools Athletic Associations
(NYSFSSA) championships. Among his 50+ players at Saint Mary's to earn an athletic scholarship to play collegiate basketball was former University of North Carolina
standout and current Cleveland Cavalier
Danny Green
.
In 2004–05, Saint Mary's posted a 25–1 overall record. Notable players on the team were Danny Green (NBA's Cavaliers), Rashad Green (San Francisco
), Tyrone Hanson (Jackson State
), Tyson Johnson (Wyoming
, now playing professionally overseas), Gilbert Montalvo (C.W. Post
) and Aleek Pauline (Norfolk State
).
From 1999-2001, Tim Cluess' St. Mary's club boasted dominant teams and plenty of notable players, including Joel Suarez (Hofstra University), Ilian "Shoush" Evtimov (NC State University, France Pro League for Proteas EKA AEL), Kenny Grant (Davidson University, Sweden National Team, Sweden Pro League for Nancy), Matt Preston (Columbia University, Dutch Pro League for Omniworld Almere), Dwayne Byfield (Monmouth University, Poland Pro League for Slask Wroclaw) and Mamadou Diakhate (Fairfield University).
Cluess played professionally in Europe and Australia after a collegiate career at both St. John's (1978–81) and Hofstra (1982–83).
United States
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college basketball
College basketball
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coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Iona College
Iona College (New York)
Iona College is located in New Rochelle, New York, 20 miles north of Manhattan in suburban Westchester County. The college occupies 35 acres on North Ave. The college also operates a Graduate Center in Pearl River, Rockland County, New York....
, and former coach of Long Island University–C.W. Post
Long Island University C.W. Post Campus
The C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University is a private institution of higher education located in Brookville in Nassau County, New York, United States...
. He took over Iona from Kevin Willard
Kevin Willard
Kevin Willard is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Seton Hall University, and former coach of Iona College. He took over Iona from Jeff Ruland on April 10, 2007....
on April 8, 2010.
Cluess posted a 120–33 record in five seasons as a head coach at the college level at both C.W. Post
Long Island University C.W. Post Campus
The C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University is a private institution of higher education located in Brookville in Nassau County, New York, United States...
and Suffolk County Community College
Suffolk County Community College
Suffolk County Community College is a two-year public college on Long Island, NY sponsored by SUNY and Suffolk County, New York in the USA....
. He led the C.W. Post Pioneers to three straight first place finishes in the East Coast Conference
East Coast Conference
The East Coast Conference is a collegiate athletics conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division II. Member institutions are located in the northeastern United States in the States of Connecticut and New York.-History:...
including two tournament titles in 2007–08 and 2008–09. The Pioneers held a perfect 24–0 regular season record in 2008–09 en route to an NCAA Division II Elite Eight Tournament appearance and a 30–1 final record.
Prior to his collegiate experience, Cluess was the head coach of Saint Mary's High School
St. Mary's High School (Manhasset, New York)
St. Mary's College Preparatory High School is a private Catholic high school in Manhasset, New York. Located on the north shore of Nassau County, also known as the gold coast, the campus is just a few blocks from the Miracle Mile. St...
in Manhasset, New York
Manhasset, New York
Manhasset is a hamlet and neighborhood in Nassau County, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2010 Census, the population was 8,080....
for 14 seasons. Cluess's Gaels won four New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association
Catholic High School Athletic Association
The Catholic High School Athletic Association or CHSAA is a high school athletic association made up of Catholic High Schools based in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester...
(NYSCHSAA) championships and two New York State Federation of Secondary Schools Athletic Associations
New York state high school boys basketball championships
Following is a list New York state high school boys basketball championships that are won in the Federation Tournament of Champions.The championship is conducted by the New York State Federation of Secondary School Athletic Associations in which the winners of the various associations in New York...
(NYSFSSA) championships. Among his 50+ players at Saint Mary's to earn an athletic scholarship to play collegiate basketball was former University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Chartered in 1789, the University of North Carolina was one of the first public universities in the United States and the only one to graduate students in the eighteenth century...
standout and current Cleveland Cavalier
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
Danny Green
Danny Green (basketball)
Daniel Richard "Danny" Green, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for KK Union Olimpija in Slovenia. He is a 6'6" guard-forward from North Carolina. Danny has the most wins in North Carolina history: he played in more games and had more wins than any Tar Heel before him...
.
In 2004–05, Saint Mary's posted a 25–1 overall record. Notable players on the team were Danny Green (NBA's Cavaliers), Rashad Green (San Francisco
San Francisco Dons
The San Francisco Dons is the nickname of the athletic teams at the University of San Francisco .-History:Athletics at USF dates back to its founding in 1855, when founder Anthony Maraschi, S.J. organized ball games as recreation for the first students...
), Tyrone Hanson (Jackson State
Jackson State Tigers
The Jackson State Tigers represent Jackson State University in NCAA intercollegiate athletics.-Conference affiliation:Jackson State University's athletic teams participate in the Southwestern Athletic Conference which is a part of the NCAA Division I. Football participates in the Football...
), Tyson Johnson (Wyoming
Wyoming Cowboys
Wyoming Cowboys is the name given to the sports teams of the University of Wyoming. The women's teams use the name Cowgirls. The University is a member of the Mountain West Conference and competes in NCAA Division I, fielding 17 NCAA-sanctioned sports. Wrestling is the only varsity sport that is...
, now playing professionally overseas), Gilbert Montalvo (C.W. Post
Long Island University C.W. Post Campus
The C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University is a private institution of higher education located in Brookville in Nassau County, New York, United States...
) and Aleek Pauline (Norfolk State
Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University is a four-year, state-supported, coed, liberal arts, historically black university located in Norfolk, Virginia. It is member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund and the Virginia High-Tech Partnership.-Academics:...
).
From 1999-2001, Tim Cluess' St. Mary's club boasted dominant teams and plenty of notable players, including Joel Suarez (Hofstra University), Ilian "Shoush" Evtimov (NC State University, France Pro League for Proteas EKA AEL), Kenny Grant (Davidson University, Sweden National Team, Sweden Pro League for Nancy), Matt Preston (Columbia University, Dutch Pro League for Omniworld Almere), Dwayne Byfield (Monmouth University, Poland Pro League for Slask Wroclaw) and Mamadou Diakhate (Fairfield University).
Cluess played professionally in Europe and Australia after a collegiate career at both St. John's (1978–81) and Hofstra (1982–83).