A Strategic Addition to the Great Danes Coaching Staff
The University at Albany announced this week that Claudio Buratti will join the women's basketball program as an assistant coach, taking on responsibilities that include offensive coordination and international recruiting.
Buratti arrives after a seven‑year journey that has taken him from the courts of Italy to the sidelines of Tufts University and Eastern Nazarene College, where he honed his ability to develop talent across both men's and women's programs.
His most recent stint at Merrimack College was marked by a collaborative effort with head coach Kelly Morrone that produced the school's inaugural WNIT appearance, a milestone that underscored his knack for turning programs into contenders.
During that season, Buratti's offensive schemes translated into a 7.9‑point per game uplift, a statistical jump that helped two of his players — Paloma Garcia and Lydia Melaschenko — earn postseason honors.
Beyond wins and statistics, those who have worked with him describe Buratti as a motivating presence who crafts engaging lessons that blend skill development with strategic understanding.
A graduate of John Cabot University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a 2024 Master of Science in Business Management from Eastern Nazarene, Buratti blends analytical insight with a global perspective, positioning the Great Danes for growth on and off the court.
The university's athletic director highlighted the hire as a reflection of the program's ambition to compete at a higher level, citing Buratti's international network and proven track record as key assets as the team looks ahead to the upcoming season.