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Jamaica Kofi Cockburn has established himself as a dominant force in collegiate and professional basketball, known for his impactful presence in the paint and consistent rebounding.
Campus Ink partnered with Kofi Cockburn as part of the new NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rules adopted by the NCAA.
Kofi Cockburn signed an endorsement deal with T/CCI Manufacturing in Decatur, along with more than 20 other Illini student-athletes. This partnership came at a critical time in the industry, focusing on electrification.
Kofi Cockburn was born on September 1, 1999, in Kingston, Jamaica. He moved to Queens, New York, in 2014 to join his mother. Before focusing on basketball, Cockburn participated in soccer, cricket, and track and field. He began his high school basketball career at St. Andrew Technical High in Kingston, Jamaica, then transferred to Christ the King Regional High School in Middle Village, New York. During this period, he played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball for the New York (NY) Rens. In the summer of 2018, while on the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) circuit with the NY Rens, Cockburn averaged 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, shooting 53.9 percent from the field. He was selected to the World Team for the 2018 Nike Hoop Summit. For his senior year, Cockburn attended Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, where he played alongside notable recruits Cole Anthony and Cameron Thomas. He committed to play college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 6, 2019, influenced by his relationship with assistant coach Orlando Antigua. He was rated as a consensus four-star recruit and a top 50 player in the 2019 class.
Cockburn’s college career at Illinois was characterized by significant individual and team achievements. In his freshman year (2019–20), he averaged 13.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. He was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year and selected to the Third Team All-Big Ten. As a sophomore (2020–21), he increased his averages to 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, earning Second Team All-American and First Team All-Big Ten honors. In his junior year (2021–22), he further elevated his performance, averaging 20.9 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. He was named to the First Team All-Big Ten and earned Consensus All-American first-team honors. After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, he signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Utah Jazz. Subsequently, Cockburn began his professional career, signing with the Niigata Albirex in Japan’s B. League on November 16, 2022, where he averaged 19 points and 12.3 rebounds per game. On June 20, 2023, he joined the Seoul Samsung Thunders in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), re-signing with them in May 2024. As of May 19, 2025, Cockburn signed with the Hiroshima Dragonflies in the Japanese B.League.
Throughout his career, Cockburn has been noted for his physical presence, rebounding ability, and interior scoring. His collegiate statistics consistently placed him among the top players in the country for post-up efficiency and scoring around the rim. His development included improving his left-hand finishes and drawing numerous fouls due to his aggressive play inside. Defensively, his size and length made him an effective area rebounder and an intimidating presence in the paint.
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