KOFI COCKBURN NEWS

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

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 Northwestern

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting in return Cockburn is in the starting lineup in his return to action Saturday versus Northwestern, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Cockburn's inclusion in the starting lineup seemed like a foregone conclusion after it was announced he would be among the starting unit. As seemed the likely case, Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk will slide back to the bench in the corresponding move.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Cockburn (concussion) will play Saturday versus Northwestern, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Cockburn was still in concussion protocol as of Friday but appears to have cleared over the last 24 hours. he figures to retake his spot in the starting five and should anchor the frontcourt for Illinois again Saturday. He enters the day averaging a double-double at 21.1 points and 11.8 rebounds per contest.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern Wildcats take on the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini on 3-game slide

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still in concussion protocol Cockburn (concussion) remains in concussion protocol, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Cockburn's status for Saturday will presumably come down to whether or not he's able to clear all of the remaining hurdles to get out of protocol. The big man is reportedly not with the team yet, but with an in-state trip to Northwestern on the schedule, it wouldn't be difficult for him to make it to play. Look for more definitive word on his status to arrive on game day.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten This Week: Boilermakers' big men will test Ohio St

No. 16 Ohio State's visit to No. 6 Purdue on Sunday is the men's basketball game of the week in the Big Ten

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oscar Tshiebwe moves into top spot in Katz's POY Tiers

Andy Katz revisits his tiers of college basketball player of the year candidates, with a new name moving to No. 1.

JANUARY 27, 2022

No. 24 Illinois holds off No. 10 Michigan State, 56-55

Trent Frazier scored a game-high 16 points, and No. 24 Illinois held on to beat No. 10 Michigan State 56-55 and take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 10 Michigan State plays No. 24 Illinois, aims for 5th straight road win

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Tuesday Cockburn (concussion) won't play in Tuesday's game against Michigan State, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact This is devastating news for the Illini, who will now be without their star center for a second straight game. It remains unclear just when Cockburn will be available to return to the lineup following a concussion he suffered during the team's loss to Purdue last week. Expect Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk to garner a second straight start versus the Spartans on Tuesday.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted in early warmups Cockburn (concussion) is not on the floor for early warmups ahead of Tuesday's game versus Michigan State, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports reports.

Impact There's still a chance Cockburn will appear during a later portion of warmups, but the early signs aren't particularly positive regarding his status. If he's unable to give it a go again, look for Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk to potentially make a second straight start for the Illini, though he brings much less length than Cockburn.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Michigan State plays No. 17 Illinois, looks for 5th straight road win

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Kofi Cockburn out, No. 17 Illinois falls to Maryland 81-65 for its 2nd loss in a row Donta Scott scored a career-high 25 points, and Maryland took advantage of Kofi Cockburn’s absence for an 81-65 victory over No. 17 Illinois...

JANUARY 22, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

With Cockburn out, No. 17 Illinois falls 81-65 to Maryland

Donta Scott scored a career-high 25 points and Maryland took advantage of Kofi Cockburn’s absence in an 81-65 victory over No. 17 Illinois

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Big 10: Kofi Cockburn the latest Illinois star to be sidelined with a concussion As trends go, this whole Noggin U. deal stinks.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Out with concussion Cockburn has a concussion and won't play Friday against Maryland, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.

Impact Cockburn apparently suffered the concussion during Sunday's 96-88 loss to Purdue, when he played a season-low 22 minutes and had 10 points (3-9 FG, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and two assists. Coleman Hawkins, Omar Payne and Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk should see more run at center in his absence. Cockburn's next chance to play will come Tuesday versus Michigan State.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plummer leads No. 17 Illinois against Maryland after 24-point game

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefanovic, No. 4 Purdue top No. 17 Illinois in double OT

Sasha Stefanovic scored 22 points, including a go-ahead 3 at the start of double overtime that sent No. 4 Purdue over No. 17 Illinois 96-88

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 7 Purdue visits No. 25 Illinois after Edey's 22-point game

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cockburn, Frazier lead No. 25 Illinois over Michigan 68-53

Kofi Cockburn scored 21 points and hauled in 10 rebounds to help No. 25 Illinois over Michigan 68-53 on Friday night

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 25 Illinois plays Michigan following Frazier's 29-point showing

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts double-double Tuesday Cockburn amassed 16 points (8-18 FG, 0-5 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 81-71 win over Nebraska.

Impact Cockburn remained dominant in Tuesday's victory and led Illinois on the boards. He's now posted double-doubles in each of the last eight games and has averaged 19.6 points and 14.0 rebounds in 28.3 minutes per contest across that span.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE