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Long Island Coaching Legend Tim Cluess Steps Down At Iona College Long Island Coaching Legend Tim Cluess Steps Down At Iona College
Long Island Coaching Legend Tim Cluess Steps Down At Iona College Click here for an updated story: Rick Pitino Coming Home To New York As Iona College Basketball Coach After an unprecedented decade of success, Iona College men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess said he will be stepping down. Citing health concerns, Cluess, 61, announced his resignation on Friday, March 13, though he will remain with the program in an advisory role. The three-time MAAC Coach of the Year compiled a 199-106 (.650) record over his nine seasons at Iona and his NCAA record stands at 297-131 (.694).  In his career, which included stops at St. Mary’s Manhasset High Sc…

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Gael Win: Tim Cluess To Remain at Iona Following Flirtation With St. John's Gael Win: Tim Cluess To Remain at Iona Following Flirtation With St. John's
Gael Win: Tim Cluess To Remain at Iona Following Flirtation With St. John's Following a brief flirtation with the vacancy at St. John's University, one of the winningest men's basketball coaches in Iona College history says he’s staying with the Gaels. Coming off his fourth straight NCAA Tournament appearance with the Gaels, Tim Cluess announced he will be back at Iona for his 10th year, rejecting apparent overtures from St. John's, where Cluess was a member of the basketball team before transferring to Hofstra. "I would like to start by thanking everyone for all their support. I am truly blessed to have so many people say so many nice things," Cluess said. "I am h…

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