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Cozell McQueen: Wolfpack Legend Remembered | College Basketball News
NC State lost a basketball legend this week — Cozell McQueen, 64, whose towering presence and clutch play helped lead the Wolfpack to the 1983 NCAA title. A dominant force on the court at 6’11”, McQueen made an immediate impact as a freshman under Jim Valvano, averaging over five rebounds and becoming a cornerstone of that championship team. His iconic leap to the top of the backboard after the win remains one of the most unforgettable moments in Wolfpack history. After a courageous battle with a brain tumor last year, he recovered — but his family has not yet shared the cause of his passing…
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