Illinois’ Cockburn Declares for NBA Draft

Apr 19, 2021 | 8:14 AM

(Champaign, IL) — Illinois’ Kofi Cockburn is declaring for the NBA Draft. The All-American big man announced the decision on social media yesterday. Cockburn averaged 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds while shooting 65-percent from the field during his sophomore campaign. The seven-footer from Jamaica helped lead the Illini to a 24-and-7 record. Illinois won the Big Ten Tournament championship and earned an NCAA Tournament number-one seed.

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