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Iona College men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess announced the completion of his staff with the addition of Cooper Calzonetti as Video Coordinator.

“I’ve watched Cooper grow up and I’m thrilled to have him begin his coaching career on our staff,” said Cluess. “Cooper will have an integral role in our video and advance scouting operations.”

Calzonetti joins the men’s basketball staff as video coordinator following a four-year career at Medaille College. The son of assistant coach Mark Calzonetti, he was a two-year team captain, appearing in 100 games while scoring 351 points in 13.8 minutes per game. Calzonetti played all but one game over his final three seasons and had his best year as a senior when he started all 26 games he appeared while averaging 6.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in the post. At Medaille, Calzonetti’s teams appeared in two NCAA Division III Tournaments after winning Allegany Mountain Collegiate Conference championships.

During his college career, Calzonetti gained coaching experience assisting with summer basketball camps at Daemen, Medaille, Niagara, Rider, and St. Bonaventure. He’s also worked well-known camps for The Hoop Groop, Five Star Basketball and the Bob Hurley Skills Camp.

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