ILLINOIS’ COCKBURN TO NBA DRAFT

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Illinois freshman center Kofi Cockburn has announced on Instagram Tuesday that he is declaring for the NBA Draft. The 7 foot 290 Cockburn averaged over 13 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks per game last season. His play helped the Fighting Illini basketball team to a 21-10 record and a #21 ranking in the final AP college basketball poll. He was named as the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and was selected to the All-Big Ten third team in his first season.