Cozell McQueen: key obituary facts
Is Cozell McQueen dead? Yes. Cozell McQueen died on August 5, 2026, at age 64.
Cause of death: Cozell McQueen's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Cozell McQueen known for?
He was an American basketball player (born 1962).
More about Cozell McQueen
Born: 18 January 1962.
Place of birth: Paris.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: North Carolina State University.
Career began: 1985.
Career ended: 1996.
Cozell McQueen, an American basketball player who was part of North Carolina State’s 1983 NCAA championship team, died on August 5, 2026, aged 64.
Born in Paris, McQueen played center for the Wolfpack and helped North Carolina State win the title as a sophomore. In the tournament, he tied an overtime first-round game against Pepperdine with an off-balance shot and later contributed 13 rebounds and 8 points in the semifinal victory over Georgia.
He later briefed in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons before continuing his career in the minor leagues and in Europe.