About Wesley Cox
Lived 1955 – 2024 (aged 69). Wesley Cox was an American basketball player.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wesley Cox?
American basketball player (born 1955)
When was Wesley Cox born?
Wesley Cox was born on 27 January 1955 in Louisville.
When did Wesley Cox die?
Wesley Cox died on 17 November 2024 in Louisville.
What was Wesley Cox's occupation?
Wesley Cox was a basketball player.
What nationality was Wesley Cox?
Wesley Cox was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wesley Cox. https://biography.guide/wesley-cox/
MLA: "Wesley Cox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wesley-cox/.
Chicago: "Wesley Cox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wesley-cox/.
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