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C. J. Wilcox

Wilcox playing for Washington in 2011
Personal information
Born	(1990-12-30) December 30, 1990 (age 34) Pleasant Grove, Utah, U.S.
High school	Pleasant Grove (Pleasant Grove, Utah)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	Washington (2010–2014)
NBA Draft	2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Pro career	2014–2020
Career history
2014–2016	Los Angeles Clippers
2015	→Fort Wayne Mad Ants
2015	→Bakersfield Jam
2015–2016	→Canton Charge
2016–2017	Orlando Magic
2016–2017	→Erie BayHawks
2017–2018	Santa Cruz Warriors
2019–2020	Fort Wayne Mad Ants
Career highlights and awards
2× Second-team All-Pac-12 (2013, 2014) Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (2011)

Brian Craig "C. J." Wilcox is an American professional basketball player. He was born on December 30, 1990. C. J. is 6 feet 5 inches tall and played as a shooting guard. He played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA G League as his last team. Before becoming a professional, he played high school basketball at Pleasant Grove High School. He then played four years of college basketball at the University of Washington. In 2014, the Los Angeles Clippers chose him as the 28th player in the 2014 NBA draft.

Early Life and Youth Basketball

C. J. Wilcox grew up in Eastman, Georgia, with his grandmother. His father, Craig, was studying at BYU at the time. When C. J. was four years old, in 1995, he moved to Utah to live with his father.

As a young player, C. J. played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball in Utah. AAU is a program that helps young athletes compete in sports. He played on a team called the Wildcats in seventh grade. He also played with another team, the Salt Lake City Metro.

High School Basketball Career

C. J. Wilcox went to Pleasant Grove High School in Pleasant Grove, Utah. His cousin, LeSean, also played basketball there. As a freshman in 2005–06, C. J. scored about 15.2 points per game. In his sophomore year (2006–07), he improved to 23.7 points per game.

During his junior year (2007–08), C. J. continued to play well. He averaged 23.7 points, six rebounds, 2.2 steals, and two blocks per game. Many colleges wanted him to play for them, including Utah, BYU, and Florida State. In November 2008, he decided to play college basketball at the University of Washington.

In his senior year (2008–09), C. J. averaged 22.2 points per game. He was named to the Region 4 first team for his great performance. Experts like Rivals.com thought he was one of the best shooting guards in the country. On February 12, 2016, Pleasant Grove High School honored C. J. by retiring his number 23 jersey. He was the first player from the school to receive this special honor.

College Basketball Career

C. J. Wilcox started his college journey with the Washington Huskies. In November 2009, the team announced that he would "redshirt" his first season. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. It allowed him to get stronger and learn more about college basketball.

In his first year playing (2010–11), C. J. was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshman team. He played in 33 games, averaging 8.1 points and 2.1 rebounds.

During his second year (2011–12), C. J. became an Honorable Mention All-Pac-12 player. He made 73 three-pointers, which was the fifth-highest in Washington's history for a single season. He averaged 14.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

In his junior year (2012–13), C. J. earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors. He scored 570 points that season, which was the 11th highest in Washington's history. He averaged 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game.

For his senior season (2013–14), C. J. was again named second-team All-Pac-12. He scored 587 points, tying for the eighth highest in school history. He averaged 18.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.

C. J. finished his college career with 1,880 points, which is the second-highest total ever at the University of Washington. He also holds the school record for most three-pointers made, with 301. This also ranks him sixth in Pac-12 history. He was one of only three players in Pac-12 history to achieve over 1,700 points, 275 three-pointers, and 400 rebounds.

Professional Basketball Career

Los Angeles Clippers (2014–2016)

In May 2014, C. J. Wilcox was invited to the 2014 NBA Draft Combine. This is where college players show off their skills to NBA teams. He did very well in athletic tests and was seen as one of the best shooters.

On June 26, 2014, the Los Angeles Clippers chose C. J. as the 28th pick in the 2014 NBA draft. He signed with the Clippers on July 12. He played in a few games for the Clippers. He also spent some time playing for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA Development League (now called the G League). This league helps players get more playing time and develop their skills. In February 2015, he scored a season-high 10 points in a game.

In July 2015, C. J. played for the Clippers in the 2015 NBA Summer League. He averaged 14.0 points and 3.2 rebounds in five games. During the 2015–16 season, he was often sent to play for other G League teams, like the Canton Charge and Bakersfield Jam, to gain more experience.

Orlando Magic and Erie BayHawks (2016–2017)

On July 15, 2016, C. J. was traded to the Orlando Magic. He played in 22 games for the Magic during the 2016–17 season. He also played four games for the Erie BayHawks in the NBA Development League. He averaged 12.5 points and 4.3 rebounds in those games. The Magic released him on April 3, 2017.

Santa Cruz Warriors (2017–2018)

On August 9, 2017, C. J. signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he had to have surgery on his right knee in October 2017. This meant he could not play for the Trail Blazers. He later played for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G League.

Fort Wayne Mad Ants (2019–2020)

In August 2018, C. J. signed a deal with the Indiana Pacers. Sadly, he suffered a serious injury, a torn Achilles tendon, in September 2018. This injury meant he missed the entire season. The Pacers released him in October 2018.

C. J. signed with the Indiana Pacers again in July 2019, but was released in October. He then joined the Fort Wayne Mad Ants for their training camp. He was part of their opening night roster on November 6, 2019. On January 28, 2020, he scored 25 points in a game. He averaged 13.6 points and 2.7 rebounds per game for the Mad Ants that season.

On January 17, 2022, C. J.'s playing rights were traded from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants to the Grand Rapids Gold.

Career Statistics

These tables show C. J. Wilcox's performance in college and professional basketball.

College

NBA

Regular Season

Playoffs

Personal Life

C. J. Wilcox's father, Craig, also played college basketball at Brigham Young from 1993 to 1995. C. J. married his wife, Katelyn, in 2017.

See also

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