C. J. Wilcox
Basketball player, Los Angeles Clippers
Played college basketball at the University of Washington, where earned All-Pac-12 honors. Entered the NBA Draft in 2014 and was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers. Played with the Clippers and later had stints with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA G League. Known for strong shooting skills, particularly from three-point range.
Selected in the 2nd round of the 2014 NBA Draft
Played for the Los Angeles Clippers
Earned All-Pac-12 honors in college
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