Craig Ackerman is the current play-by-play announcer for the

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of the

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(NBA). Craig was born to Gerald and Bonnie Ackerman on August 27, 1974 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1997, where he met his wife Shannon. They were married in August 1998. They have two children, CJ (Craig Jr.), 23 and Chase, 17.

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*http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/Ackerman_named_New_Voice_of_th-276011-34.html *http://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Ackerman-to-take-over-role-of-Rockets-radio-voice-1789751.php 1974 births Living people Houston Rockets announcers National Basketball Association broadcasters Houston Cougars football announcers College basketball announcers in the United States College football announcers {{1970s-US-basketball-bio-stub