To understand the impact Cobb '56 had on Davidson basketball, all one needs to do is look at the retired basketball jerseys hanging in John M. Belk Arena. Cobb's No. 21 is one of five. He scored 1,424 career points for the Wildcats and ranks eighth on the school's all-time scoring list. When he graduated in 1956, Cobb was Davidson's all time leading scorer. He also held the school record for points in a game (39 against Guilford), field goals in a game and career, best shooting percentage and most free throws made in a game. Before entering Davidson, Cobb was a first team All-State selection at Charlotte Central High.
To understand the impact Cobb '56 had on Davidson basketball, all one needs to do is look at the retired basketball jerseys hanging in John M. Belk Arena. Cobb's No. 21 is one of five. He scored 1,424 career points for the Wildcats and ranks eighth on the school's all-time scoring list. When he graduated in 1956, Cobb was Davidson's all time leading scorer. He also held the school record for points in a game (39 against Guilford), field goals in a game and career, best shooting percentage and most free throws made in a game. Before entering Davidson, Cobb was a first team All-State selection at Charlotte Central High.