Craig Lane - 2000 

Craig Lane was born September 26, 1959 to Mrs. Christine Lane Jackson, a native of Quincy, Florida.  Craig attended Greensboro high School in Greensboro, Florida where he graduated in 1977. 

Craig was highly sought after and successfully recruited by Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama.  He majored in Accounting and graduated in 1980.  During Craig?s two years at Lawson State he made all AJCC Conference both years, and led his team to the conference final his sophomore year tying a conference championship game record of 49 points.  Craig was voted unanimously to 1^st team All-American, and voted on the 1^st team All-Star East vs. West JUCO All-Star Game.  Craig Lane was voted All-Tournament in each AJCC Tournament 1978-79 / 1979-80. 

      Other Honors:  

• AJCC Scoring Title 1980
• Birmingham News and Post
• Herald JUCO Player of the Year
• Lawson State M.V.P. 1980
• Lawson State Rebound Leader
• 1980 / 12 per game 
  

After graduating from Lawson State, Craig then attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) from 1980 through 1982.  During that time, Craig majored in Business Management and excelled in basketball.  While at UAB, Craig was a starter for two years where he played under the legendary Gene Bartow, the first Coach at UAB.  Craig graduated in the summer 1982. 

He played professional basketball in Europe for two years.  After returning to Birmingham, Craig had a try-out with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his promising career ended with a knee injury during his try-out. 

Craig is married to Teresa Lane. Since 1987, Craig has been the owner and CEO of his own business ? Expert Vending Services.  Craig donates his free time to community organizations and encourages school-age children to obtain an education.  Craig often returns to Lawson State as a mentor to student athletes.  His words of wisdom are to stay determined and focused in order to prepare yourself for the best that life has to offer.