Gene Wiley: key obituary facts
Is Gene Wiley dead? Yes. Gene Wiley died on June 21, 2026, at age 88.
Cause of death: Gene Wiley's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Gene Wiley known for?
He was an American basketball player.
More about Gene Wiley
Born: 12 November 1937.
Place of birth: Wichita.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Wichita State University.
Career began: 1962.
Career ended: 1966.
Gene Wiley, an American basketball player who spent four seasons in the NBA and later played in the ABA, died on June 21, 2026.
He was 88. Born in Wichita, Kansas, on November 12, 1937, Wiley attended Wichita State University and was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round in 1962.
He went on to play for the Lakers from 1962 to 1966, averaging 4.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, before returning to professional basketball in 1967 for one ABA season with the Oakland Oaks and Dallas Chaparrals.