Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information about basketballer Craig Hodges:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Craig Anthony Hodges
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: June 27, 1960
  • Hometown: Park Forest, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 4 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Number: Wore #14, #15, and #25 during his career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • High School: Rich East High School (Park Forest, Illinois)
  • College: California State University, Long Beach (Long Beach State)
  • NBA Draft: 1982, 3rd round, 48th overall pick by the San Diego Clippers
  • Teams Played For:
    • San Diego Clippers (1982–1984)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (1984–1986)
    • Phoenix Suns (1986–1988)
    • Chicago Bulls (1988–1992)
  • Championship Rings: 2 (with the Chicago Bulls in 1991 and 1992)
  • Kids: Has three children, including a son, Jamaal, who also played college basketball.
  • Siblings: Not much public information is available about siblings.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Craig Hodges was an undersized combo guard whose game centered on elite spot-up shooting, quick release, and floor spacing rather than shot creation in traffic. At 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds, he played with the profile of a specialist: light on his feet, technically sharp, and built to punish help defenses from deep. Offensively, his main value came as a movement and catch-and-shoot threat who fit cleanly beside stars, especially in structured half-court sets where his range stretched the floor and opened driving lanes for others. Defensively, he was more of a complementary team defender than a matchup stopper, using anticipation and effort to stay involved while leaving the heavier on-ball work to bigger guards and wings. In summary, Hodges was the kind of role player every good team needs: a poised perimeter marksman who knew how to play within a system, rarely wasted possessions, and could swing games when his jumper got hot. (Basketball Reference)

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