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Illinois Freshman Big Man Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Illinois' Kofi Cockburn was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday, the conference office announced. Cockburn had an impressive debut with the Fighting Illini, averaging a double-double on the week while helping lead the team to a 2-1 record.

 

Cockburn becomes the first Illini freshman in 37 years to record double-doubles in each of his first two games.

 

His 10 points and game-high 11 rebounds with 2 blocks came in the Illini's season-opening win over Nicholls State then recorded his second-straight double-double with game-highs of 23 points and 14 rebounds on 8-12 FG in just 23 minutes in the 12-point win at Grand Canyon.

 

Cockburn was held to just 9 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks at #21 Arizona yesterday.

Illinois returns to action next Monday. 

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