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Rutgers downs No. 12 Illinois, 4th straight vs ranked team

Cliff Omoruyi had 15 points, 13 rebounds and a reverse alley-oop dunk in Rutgers’ game-breaking run as the Scarlet Knights routed No. 12 Illinois 70-59 for their fourth straight wi...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

College Basketball Odds: Oscar Tshiebwe leads John Wooden futures

It's time to focus on college basketball. Here's a look at the odds for the top 20 players most likely to win the John Wooden Award.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Harper leads Rutgers against No. 12 Illinois after 21-point game

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts strong double-double Cockburn posted 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-6 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 73-66 victory over Northwestern.

Impact Cockburn had been held under 10 rebounds in each of his last two appearances, but he returned to form against the Wildcats while also shooting 72.7 percent from the floor in the win. The junior has been among the most productive players in the nation this year, as he's averaging 21.5 points and 11.4 rebounds in 29.7 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Illini survive scare against Northwestern Kofi Cockburn scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to help No. 13 Illinois stave off a late comeback in a 73-66 win over Northwestern

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

No. 13 Illini survive scare against Northwestern, 73-66

Kofi Cockburn scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to help No. 13 Illinois stave off a late Northwestern comeback, beating the Wildcats 73-66

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Northwestern Wildcats play the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini, seek 4th straight victory

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buie and the Northwestern Wildcats visit conference foe No. 13 Illinois

Northwestern heads to No. 13 Illinois in Big Ten play Sunday

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robin No More: Kofi Cockburn Has Taken Charge, and He's Got Illinois Aiming High The affable center knows his time to lead is now, which is exactly why he came back to Champaign.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Michigan-Ohio State rivalry takes Big Ten center stage

Michigan is trying to play its way back into Big Ten title contention

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top scorer in loss Cockburn posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-5 FT) and seven rebounds over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 84-68 loss to Purdue.

Impact Cockburn has been held under 20 points in each of his last two appearances, but he still led the Fighting Illini on the scoreboard during Tuesday's loss. Across his four outings since returning to the court, the junior has averaged 23.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in 31.3 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 Purdue beats No. 13 Illini for share of Big Ten lead

Jaden Ivey scored 26 points and Eric Hunter Jr. scored all nine of his points during a key second-half run as No. 3 Purdue beat No. 13 Illinois 84-68

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 3 Purdue hosts No. 13 Illinois following Ivey's 23-point performance

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 18 Illinois takes on No. 4 Purdue after Frazier's 23-point game

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 18 Illinois visits Indiana after Cockburn's 37-point showing

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong double-double in win Cockburn totaled 37 points (16-19 FG, 5-9 FT), 12 rebounds and one block over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 80-67 win over Wisconsin.

Impact Cockburn has been dominant since returning from his two-game absence, and he posted his second-highest scoring total of the season Wednesday while shooting 84.2 percent from the floor. He has 10 double-doubles across his last 12 appearances, and he's averaged 20.6 points and 12.3 rebounds in 28.7 minutes per contest during that time.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 UW has no answer for Kofi Cockburn, can't connect from 3-point range in loss to No. 18 Illinois Cockburn scored 37 points while UW went 3 of 24 from deep

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

No. 18 Illinois moves into 1st place in the Big Ten as Kofi Cockburn scores 37 points in an 80-67 win over No. 11 Wisconsin Kofi Cockburn had 37 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 18 Illinois beat No. 11 Wisconsin 80-67 on Wednesday night. Cockburn had 20 first-half...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

No. 18 Illini knock off No. 11 Badgers to claim first place in Big Ten Kofi Cockburn erupted for 37 points and 12 rebounds

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Cockburn leads No. 18 Illinois past No. 11 Wisconsin, 80-67

Kofi Cockburn had 37 points and 12 rebounds and No. 18 Illinois beat No. 11 Wisconsin 80-67 on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UW's Crowl ready for challenge against Illinois big man Cockburn UW's sophomore faces a big test Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Cockburn leads No. 18 Illinois against No. 11 Wisconsin after 22-point performance

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 18 Illinois hosts No. 11 Wisconsin following Cockburn's 22-point showing

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cockburn returns, leads No. 24 Illini past Northwestern Kofi Cockburn returned from a concussion and scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 24 Illinois to a 59-56 victory over Nort...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Powers Illini to road win Cockburn produced 22 points (10-17 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block over 30 minutes during Saturday's 59-56 victory over Northwestern.

Impact While point guard Andre Curbelo (illness) didn't travel with the team, the offense was just capable enough running through Cockburn, who led in both scoring and rebounding (as he's done all season). He took seven more shots than the next closest Illini player (Trent Frazier), and should continue to dominate the usage when Curbelo is out, making him an excellent play in daily formats as long as he can avoid foul trouble.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE