Craig Callahan

Craig Callahan (born May 26, 1981) is an American-born naturalized Italian former professional basketball player who last played for Pallacanestro Cantù of the Lega Basket Serie A.

Biography

Early life and education Craig Nicholas Callahan was born in Maquoketa, Iowa on May 26, 1981. He graduated from Cascade High School in Cascade, Iowa. Craig attended college at the University of North Carolina Wilmington where he played on the men's basketball team. In 2011, he has got the Italian passport as naturalized.

Career He played at the University of North Carolina Wilmington from 1999 to 2003. Callahan gained notoriety during his time at UNCW as he helped lead the team into 3 NCAA Tournaments (1999, 2002, 2003). During his senior year with the Seahawks, he averaged over 16 points and 6 rebounds a game.

After graduating from college with a Finance Degree, he played professional basketball in the Czech Republic from 2003 to 2006, and was named Most Valuable Player of the NBL in 2006. He played in the NBL All-Stars game in 2004, 2005, and 2006 in which he won the slam dunk contest. Throughout his time in Czech Republic, Callahan was recognized for numerous league achievements. Some of his achievements include Eurobasket.com All-Czech Republic League Import Player of the Year (2004, 2006), Eurobasket.com All-Czech Republic League Player of the Year (2006), Eurobasket.com All-Czech Republic League Forward of the Year (2006), and Eurobasket.com Czech Republic League All-Defensive Team (2006).

In July 2014, he signed a one-year deal with Pallacanestro Varese. In 2015–16 he played for Virtus Roma, and in August 2016, he signed with Pallacanestro Cantù.

During the off-season he resides in Jacksonville, Florida.