Illinois’ Kofi Cockburn named Player of the Week
Player of the Week
Kofi Cockburn, Illinois
C – Jr. – 7-0 – Kingston, Jamaica – Oak Hill Academy (Va.)
Scored 25 points to go along with 14 rebounds, two steals, and an assist in an 88-63 win over Missouri for the annual Braggin’ Rights trophy
Registered his fourth 20-point, 10-rebound game this season
Earns his second Player of the Week accolade of his career
Last Illinois Player of the Week: Ayo Dosunmu (Feb. 8, 2021)
Freshman of the Week
Max Christie, Michigan State
G – 6-6 – Arlington Heights, Ill. – Rolling Meadows
Scored 17 points and added four rebounds, an assist, and a block in a 90-78 win over Oakland
Finished 6-of-8 from the field, including 4-of-6 from behind the arc
Earns his third career Freshman of the Week honor
Last Michigan State Freshman of the Week: Max Christie (Dec. 13, 2021)