Eric Campbell (basketball) facts for kids
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| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 22, 1977 Thomasville, Alabama |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Spring Hill (1995–1999) |
| NBA Draft | 1999 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1999–2012 |
| Career history | |
| 1999–2002 | Elitzur Kiryat Ata |
| 2002–2005 | Ironi Nahariya |
| 2005–2007 | Le Mans Sarthe |
| 2007–2008 | Hapoel Holon |
| 2008–2010 | ASVEL Basket |
| 2010–2011 | Hapoel Holon |
| 2011 | Orléans Loiret Basket |
| 2012 | Elitzur Netanya |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Eric Campbell, born on August 22, 1977, is a former professional basketball player from America. He played college basketball at Spring Hill College before becoming a pro. Eric was known for playing as a power forward.
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Eric Campbell's Basketball Journey
Eric Campbell started his professional basketball journey in 1999. He played for many different teams during his career. His career lasted until 2012.
Early Career in Israel
Eric's first professional team was Elitzur Kiryat Ata in Israel. He played there for three seasons, from 1999 to 2002. After that, from 2002 to 2005, he played for another Israeli team called Ironi Nahariya.
Playing in France and Europe
In 2005, Eric Campbell joined Le Mans Sarthe Basket in France. This was a big step for him. With Le Mans, he got to play in the Euroleague during the 2006–07 season. The Euroleague is a top basketball competition in Europe. He even earned the "Most Valuable Player" award for one week in that season.
Return to Israel and Final Teams
After his time in France, Eric returned to Israel. He played with Hapoel Holon during the 2007–08 season. In the summer of 2008, he signed with ASVEL Villeurbanne in France and stayed there for two seasons.
In January 2011, Eric went back to Israel to play for Hapoel Holon again. He played only a few games before moving to Orléans Loiret Basket in France. His last professional team was Elitzur Netanya in Israel, where he played until the end of the 2012 season.
Career Highlights and Awards
Throughout his career, Eric Campbell achieved several important awards and championships:
- He won the Israeli League championship in 2008.
- He was a two-time champion of the French League in 2006 and 2009.
- Eric also won the Semaine des As tournament twice, in 2006 and 2010.
- He was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the Semaine des As in 2006.
- He was chosen as a French All-Star player twice, in 2007 and 2009.
- In 2004, he was part of the FIBA EuroCup All-Star Day.
More About Eric Campbell
- Euroleague player profile
- French league player profile
