Wesley Cox (January 27, 1955 – November 17, 2024) was an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Wesley was selected by the Warriors in the first round of the 1977 NBA draft with the 18th overall pick. He played two seasons in the NBA, averaging 4.6 points per game and 2.8 rebounds per game.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 27, 1955 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 2024 (aged 69) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Male (Louisville, Kentucky) |
| College | Louisville (1973–1977) |
| NBA draft | 1977: 1st round, 18th overall pick |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Playing career | 1977–1979 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 41 |
| Career history | |
| 1977–1979 | Golden State Warriors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
As a high school player, Cox was named a second-team Parade All-American in 1973.[2]
Cox died on November 17, 2024, at the age of 69.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Wesley Cox NBA statistics".
- ^ "Prep All-America". Pomona Progress-Bulletin. March 30, 1973. p. 24. Retrieved August 7, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wesley Cox, who starred for Louisville basketball and Male High School, dies at age 69
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