Jim Cantamessa

James Francis Cantamessa (born May 25, 1978) is an American-French basketball coach and former player. Following his college career at Siena College he went on to play professionally in Europe where he won the Belgium championship in 2005.

High school career Cantamessa attended Blackhawk High School in Chippewa Township, Pennsylvania, where he starred at basketball.

College career Cantamessa, a 6 forward out of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, played college basketball at Siena College from 1996 to 2000, averaging 11.0 points per game over his four years and scoring a total of 1,316 points. He received All-MAAC Second Team honors in 1998 and All-MAAC Third Team honors in 1999 and 2000. He graduated from Siena College with a degree in business finance.

Professional career Cantamessa, who also holds a French passport, He played for FC Porto in Portugal and in the European cup competition FIBA Korać Cup during the 2001–02 season. Reims Champagne Basket in the French topflight ProA (2003–04), Euphony Bree (2004–2007) as well as Dexia Mons-Hainaut (2007–08) in Belgium. and the EuroCup