Background
Cox was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Education
A 6"2" guard, Cox attended Roxborough High School in Philadelphia.
Career
Cox played two years at Villanova University, and then starred at the University of San Francisco (USF), where he still ranks among the top 10 in single-season assists. He was drafted in the 8th round (7th pick) by the National Basketball Association"s Chicago Bulls in 1978. However, Cox did not make an National Basketball Association roster until the 1982-1983 season, when he played seven games for the Washington Bullets, scoring 29 total points.
Cox played professionally in the Continental Basketball Association (College of Business Administration) from 1978-1981.
Over three seasons with the Philadelphia Kings, Pennsylvania Barons, and Wilkes-Barre Barons, Cox averaged nearly 22 points per game. He scored 50 points in a December 28, 1979, game against the Lancaster Red Roses.
Cox married his girlfriend and former USF cheerleader Victoria and together they have an American-Venezuelan son, John, who has represented the basketball team of his native country.
