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Thursday / March 28.
  • Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn suspended three games for NIL violations

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    By ADAM ZAGORIA

    Illinois junior center Kofi Cockburn, the 2021-22 Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year, has been suspended three games by the NCAA for NIL violations.

    Cockburn will miss games against Jackson State, Arkansas State and the contest against Marquette in the Gavitt Tip-off Games.

    Cockburn was suspended for selling “institutionally issued apparel and memorabilia” prior to July 1, when the NIL rules were adopted allowing college athletes to profit off their Name, Image and Likeness.

    Cockburn averaged 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds last season.

    He considered entering the NBA Draft, but opted to return after getting feedback from NBA personnel.

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    Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.

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