History of Joe Wolf in Timeline
Joseph James Wolf was an American professional basketball player and coach. He had an eleven-season career in the NBA, playing for seven different teams. Wolf played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels and was named first-team All-ACC in 1987. Before his college career, he was one of the most successful high school players in Wisconsin state history.
December 17, 1964: Birth of Joe Wolf
On December 17, 1964, Joe Wolf, an American professional basketball player and coach, was born.
1987: Joe Wolf Drafted into the NBA
In 1987, Joe Wolf was drafted into the NBA as the 13th overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers, marking the beginning of his professional basketball career after a successful stint at the University of North Carolina.
1987: Joe Wolf Named First-Team All-ACC
In 1987, Joe Wolf was recognized for his outstanding performance as a college basketball player for the North Carolina Tar Heels by being named first-team All-ACC.
February 2005: Joe Wolf Named Wisconsin's All-Time Greatest High School Basketball Player
In February 2005, a poll conducted by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel resulted in Joe Wolf being named Wisconsin's all-time greatest high school basketball player for his exceptional performance at Kohler High School.
2014: Joe Wolf Joins Brooklyn Nets Coaching Staff
In 2014, Joe Wolf was hired by the Brooklyn Nets as an assistant coach to their new head coach, Lionel Hollins.
June 30, 2020: Greensboro Swarm Parts Ways with Joe Wolf
On June 30, 2020, the Greensboro Swarm, the NBA G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, decided not to renew Joe Wolf's contract as head coach.
October 5, 2023: Joe Wolf Returns to Coaching with Wisconsin Herd
On October 5, 2023, Joe Wolf returned to coaching as an assistant coach for the Wisconsin Herd, a team in the NBA G League.
September 26, 2024: Death of Joe Wolf
On September 26, 2024, Joe Wolf, an American professional basketball player and coach, passed away.