The News-Gazette · Mar 25, 2019
Cockburn earns Nike Hoop Summit roster spot
PORTLAND, Ore. — Illinois commit Kofi Cockburn was named to the World team for the 2019 Nike Hoop Summit on Monday. The 22nd annual event will take place Friday, April 12, at the Moda Center in Portland.
Cockburn committed to Illinois on Jan. 6 and can sign with Brad Underwood and the Illini starting April 17. The 6-foot-10, 280-pound center is averaging 15.2 points, 10.2 rebounds and two blocks this season at Oak Hill Academy (Va.). The Warriors play Wasatch Acadmey (Utah) in the first round of the GEICO High School Nationals at 5 p.m. April 4. The game will be televised on ESPNU.