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American basketball player (1955–2024)

Wesley Cox
Personal information
Born(1955-01-27)January 27, 1955
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedNovember 17, 2024(2024-11-17) (aged 69)
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolMale (Louisville, Kentucky)
CollegeLouisville (1973–1977)
NBA draft1977: 1st round, 18th overall pick
Selected by the Golden State Warriors
Playing career1977–1979
PositionSmall forward
Number41
Career history
1977–1979Golden State Warriors
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

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.

As a high school player, Cox was named a second-team Parade All-American in 1973.

Cox died on November 17, 2024, at the age of 69.

References

  1. "Wesley Cox NBA statistics".
  2. "Prep All-America". Pomona Progress-Bulletin. March 30, 1973. p. 24. Retrieved August 7, 2014 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. Wesley Cox, who starred for Louisville basketball and Male High School, dies at age 69
1977 NBA draft
First round
Second round


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