Mar 27, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oral Roberts Golden Eagles forward Kevin Obanor (0) shoots during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Without Kofi Cockburn at the No. 5 spot, the Illinois basketball team might struggle this upcoming season.
It is hard to replace such a talented big man. While there is a chance he comes back to the Illini, the odds are not in favor of the Orange and Blue.