[1] 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.
[1][3] He was named to the NCAA Division I All-Independent First Team following his senior season,[4] Cetnar averaged 16.1 points and 4.2 assists per game.
[2][7] In 2000, he signed for British team Plymouth Raiders, competed in the top tier National Basketball League, where he enjoyed two successful seasons and numerous Championship medals.
[8][9] 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.
and on December 17, 2003, Thames Valley Tigers coach Paul James signed Cetnar as a replacement for the injured Nick Moore in the BBL.