Craig Brackins

Professional basketball player

Craig Brackins - Professional basketball player
Born

October 9th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A basketball player, played college basketball at Iowa State University, where achieved All-American status. Selected as the 21st overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Played professionally in various leagues, including experiences in the NBA and overseas in countries such as France and Japan.

Achieved All-American status at Iowa State

Drafted 21st overall by Oklahoma City Thunder

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