 Wolf in 2014 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 17, 1964 Kohler, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | September 26, 2024 (aged 59) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kohler (Kohler, Wisconsin) |
| College | North Carolina (1983–1987) |
| NBA draft | 1987: 1st round, 13th overall pick |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | |
| Playing career | 1987–1999 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Number | 24, 42, 6, 43, 12, 23, 17, 30 |
| Coaching career | 2003–2024 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1987–1990 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1990–1992 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1992 | Boston Celtics |
| 1992–1993 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1993–1994 | León |
| 1994–1995 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1995–1996 | Orlando Magic |
| 1996–1997 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1997–1998 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1999 | Charlotte Hornets |
| As coach: | |
| 2003–2004 | William & Mary (assistant) |
| 2004–2006 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2006–2008 | Colorado 14ers |
| 2008–2013 | Milwaukee Bucks (assistant) |
| 2014–2017 | Brooklyn Nets (assistant) |
| 2017–2018 | UNC Wilmington (assistant) |
| 2018–2020 | Greensboro Swarm |
| 2023–2024 | Wisconsin Herd (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,485 (4.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,933 (3.3 rpg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Joseph James Wolf (December 17, 1964 – September 26, 2024) was an American professional basketball player and coach. Wolf played eleven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for seven different teams. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels, where in 1987 he was named first-team All-ACC. Prior to UNC, Wolf was one of the most successful high school players in Wisconsin state history.[1]
- ^ Kuhagen, Christopher; Steele, Ben (September 26, 2024). "Wisconsin high school basketball legend Joe Wolf has died at 59". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved September 27, 2024.