Brad Underwood needs good news, and he’s getting it in the form of a 6-foot-10, 290-pound center.
Four-star recruit Kofi Cockburn committed to Illinois on Sunday, announced by 247’s Derek Piper in a tweet. Cockburn was also considering Kansas, St. John’s, Pittsburgh and UConn.
BREAKING: Top-40 center Kofi Cockburn (@kxng_alpha) has committed to the #Illini. Absolutely huge get at a critical time in the rebuild.
EYBL’s leading rebounder in 2018. Physical monster in the paint. Orlando Antigua did work on this one. https://t.co/sfnaVolwaH— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) January 6, 2019Hailing from Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, Cockburn attends Oak Hill Academy.