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Former Illinois basketball star set to play on a national stage

Big man Kofi Cockburn left a lasting impression with the Illinois basketball team.

Notching a career that consisted of being the Big Ten Rookie of the Year and a two-time All-American, Kofi was one of the driving forces of Brad Underwood's Illini squads between 2019 and 2021. The Kingston, Jamaica, product became a threat in the paint against any team he faced, with the lethal Ayo Dosunmu manning the perimeter.

Kofi was arguably the best center in the country when he was with Illinois, and now his talents are being taken to the national stage with the Jamaican National Team.