Cozell McQueen, Member of NC State’s 1983 Championship Team, Dies at 64
Cozell McQueen, a former player on NC State's 1983 championship basketball team, has passed away at the age of 64. The announcement was made by the NC State men's basketball program.
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 5, 2026 —
Cozell McQueen, a key member of North Carolina State University’s storied 1983 NCAA championship basketball team, has passed away. He was 64 years old.
The NC State men’s basketball program announced McQueen’s death, marking the loss of another significant figure from one of the university’s most celebrated athletic achievements.
McQueen was part of the Wolfpack squad that achieved a memorable victory in the 1983 NCAA Tournament, a team often remembered for its underdog success and dramatic wins. His contributions were a part of the team’s historic run to the national title.
Further details regarding the circumstances of his passing were not immediately available.
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