Wesley Cox

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]

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)

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Wesley Cox

Personal information
Born	(1955-01-27)January 27, 1955 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	November 17, 2024(2024-11-17) (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
Drafted by	Golden State Warriors
Playing career	1977–1979
Position	Small forward
Number	41
Career history
1977–1979	Golden State Warriors
Career highlights
First-team All-Metro Conference (1977) Second-team Parade All-American (1973)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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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]