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Craig Neal was born on 16 February, 1964 in Muncie, Indiana, U.S., is an American basketball player and coach. Discover Craig Neal's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?

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Age 60 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 16 February 1964
Birthday 16 February
Birthplace Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Craig Neal Height, Weight & Measurements

At 60 years old, Craig Neal height is 1.96 m .

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Who Is Craig Neal's Wife?

His wife is Janet Neal

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Children Cullen Neal, Dalton Neal

Craig Neal Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Craig Neal worth at the age of 60 years old? Craig Neal’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Craig Neal's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1964

Craig Duane Neal (born February 16, 1964) is an American basketball coach and former professional player who is currently the

associate head coach for the Nevada Wolf Pack of the Mountain West Conference (MWC).

1982

In 1982, Neal signed with the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) to play basketball under coach Bobby Cremins.

1983

As a senior in 1983, Neal earned all-American and all-state honors, after averaging 27.6 points per game and leading his 25-2 Washington High School team to the semi-state finals.

He scored 1,440 points in his Hatchets career.

Neal played for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets from 1983 to 1988.

1984

Due to a season-ending injury, Neal played only four games in his sophomore season in 1984–85 and took a redshirt that year.

During Neal's time at Georgia Tech, the Yellow Jackets made the 1984 NIT and subsequent NCAA Tournaments the following four years, including trips to the Elite Eight in 1985 and Sweet Sixteen in 1986.

1987

As a senior in 1987–88, Neal set the ACC single-season record with 303 assists while averaging a league-best 9.5 assists per game in addition to 7.7 points.

1988

He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the third round (71st pick overall) of the 1988 NBA draft, and played in the NBA and several minor leagues.

Raised in Washington, Indiana, Neal played high school basketball at Washington High School, where his father Stan was head coach.

Neal graduated with a bachelor's degree in management in 1988.

In the 1988 NBA draft, the Portland Trail Blazers picked Neal in the third round, 71st overall.

Neal began his basketball career playing for the Jacksonville Hooters of the USBL.

1989

In his rookie NBA season, Neal played 21 games for the Portland Trail Blazers before being waived on January 11, 1989.

On February 3, Neal signed as a free agent with the Miami Heat and played 32 games off the bench.

After playing in the CBA in the 1989–90 season, Neal returned to the NBA in 1990 as a free agent with the Chicago Bulls but was released before the regular season.

1991

On February 12, 1991, Neal signed with the Denver Nuggets.

In 10 games, Neal averaged 12.5 minutes and 4.4 points before being waived on March 3.

Neal later played for the Florida Jades of the World Basketball League in 1991 and was the Most Valuable Player in the 1991 WBL All-Star Game.

1994

Neal served as a player and coach for the Fort Wayne Fury of the CBA in 1994–95.

1996

In 1996, Neal joined the Toronto Raptors of the NBA as a scout before becoming an assistant coach for the team under Lenny Wilkens in 2000.

For three years, Neal coached the Raptors' summer league team and led pre-draft workouts for prospects.

2003

After Wilkens was fired, Neal returned to a scouting role for the Raptors during the 2003–04 season.

2004

In August 2004, Craig Neal joined long-time friend and head coach Steve Alford at the University of Iowa.

Neal and Alford had known each other since they were in the third grade.

2005

With Neal as Associate Head Coach, Iowa posted a 63–35 record, including consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament in 2005 and 2006.

The Hawkeyes won 25 games in 2005–06, the second highest total in school history at the time.

In addition, the Lobos made the NIT, their first trip to the postseason since 2005.

2006

They also captured the 2006 Big Ten Conference tournament title, set a school record with 10 wins over top 25 opponents, and ran off a school record 19-game winning streak in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, winning all 17 home games in 2005–06.

2007

On March 27, 2007, Craig Neal followed Steve Alford to New Mexico and became the Associate Head Coach of the Lobos.

In his first year at New Mexico, Craig Neal played an essential role in turning New Mexico into a competitive team.

2010

In 2010 and 2012, New Mexico reached the NCAA tournament (winning both opening round games).

2013

In 2013.

On April 2, 2013, New Mexico promoted Neal to Head Coach after Alford left to take the head coaching position at UCLA.

Neal signed a five-year contract worth $750,000 annually plus incentives.

At his introductory press conference Neal remarked "It's just been amazing, this has been one of the happiest days of my life. Steve set the bar really high, I'm going to try and jump over it.”

In Neal's first season as head coach, New Mexico finished 27–7, including 15–3 and second place in the Mountain West Conference.

2014

New Mexico reached the NCAA tournament as the number 3 seed, losing in the first round to 14th seed Harvard.

2017

New Mexico beat San Diego State in the Mountain West tournament, finished the season ranked 17th in the AP Poll, and earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.