Illinois C Kofi Cockburn suspended by NCAA

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn was suspended three games by the NCAA for sales of "institutionally issued apparel and memorabilia."

The 7-footer was a preseason All-American and came back to the Fighting Illini for his senior season after flirting with entry into the 2021 NBA Draft.

"We are disappointed with the three-game suspension, because there were unprecedented factors and altered timelines related to his decision