Joe Wolf, Former NBA Coach and Player, Dies at 59

Joe Wolf, a former North Carolina basketball star and longtime NBA player and coach, has died unexpectedly at the age of 59. Wolf, who played for seven NBA teams in an 11-year career, was an assistant coach for the Wisconsin Herd, the Milwaukee Bucks' G League affiliate. He was known for his excellence both as a player and a coach, having been a high school legend in Wisconsin and a key player at North Carolina under Dean Smith. Wolf's career included stints as an NBA assistant coach and head coach in the G League. Tributes have poured in from former teammates, fans, and colleagues, highlighting his positive impact and dedication to basketball. The cause of death was not specified, but reports suggest a heart attack.