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Kofi Cockburn - Posts strong double-double Cockburn posted 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-6 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 73-66 victory over Northwestern.

Impact Cockburn had been held under 10 rebounds in each of his last two appearances, but he returned to form against the Wildcats while also shooting 72.7 percent from the floor in the win. The junior has been among the most productive players in the nation this year, as he's averaging 21.5 points and 11.4 rebounds in 29.7 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Illini survive scare against Northwestern Kofi Cockburn scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to help No. 13 Illinois stave off a late comeback in a 73-66 win over Northwestern

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

No. 13 Illini survive scare against Northwestern, 73-66

Kofi Cockburn scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to help No. 13 Illinois stave off a late Northwestern comeback, beating the Wildcats 73-66

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Northwestern Wildcats play the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini, seek 4th straight victory

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Buie and the Northwestern Wildcats visit conference foe No. 13 Illinois

Northwestern heads to No. 13 Illinois in Big Ten play Sunday

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Trent Frazier - Ready to roll Sunday Frazier will play Sunday against Northwestern, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Frazier was apparently a bit banged up after Tuesday's game against Purdue but will be good to go against the Wildcats. The senior averages 12.8 points and 3.9 assists per game in 21 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robin No More: Kofi Cockburn Has Taken Charge, and He's Got Illinois Aiming High The affable center knows his time to lead is now, which is exactly why he came back to Champaign.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Duke joins Gonzaga, Purdue atop Andy Katz's Tiers

Gonzaga was the preseason No. 1 team in the nation, and the Zags are back on top of Andy Katz's tiers as March inches closer.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Duke joins Gonzaga, Purdue atop Andy Katz's Tiers

Trent Frazier - Records five assists against Purdue Frazier amassed two points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 84-68 loss to Purdue.

Impact Frazier struggled from the floor Tuesday but still led the Fighting Illini in assists during the loss.The senior sustained an apparent left leg injury during the second half and was unable to put much weight on his leg as he was helped off the court, but he returned to the game later in the contest. While the exact nature of Frazier's injury wasn't revealed, it wouldn't be surprising to see him remain available going forward.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kofi Cockburn - Top scorer in loss Cockburn posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-5 FT) and seven rebounds over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 84-68 loss to Purdue.

Impact Cockburn has been held under 20 points in each of his last two appearances, but he still led the Fighting Illini on the scoreboard during Tuesday's loss. Across his four outings since returning to the court, the junior has averaged 23.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in 31.3 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 Purdue visits Michigan following Ivey's 26-point showing

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

No. 3 Purdue beats No. 13 Illini for share of Big Ten lead

Jaden Ivey scored 26 points and Eric Hunter Jr. scored all nine of his points during a key second-half run as No. 3 Purdue beat No. 13 Illinois 84-68

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Illinois vs Purdue Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line & Over/Under for Feb. 8 College Basketball Game Illinois vs Purdue Basketball Game Info No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini (17-5, 10-2 Big Ten) vs. No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (20-3, 9-3 Big Te...

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

No. 3 Purdue hosts No. 13 Illinois following Ivey's 23-point performance

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Andre Curbelo - Stays quiet against Hoosiers Curbelo ended Saturday's 74-57 win over Indiana with three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 FT) and one steal across 12 minutes.

Impact Curbelo continues to come off the bench after missing a ton of time due to injury, and while he dropped 20 against Purdue back on Jan. 17, he's been held to single digits (and less than 15 minutes) in three games since. The injuries have derailed the hype train on what was thought to be a potentially-massive fantasy season, but he's still an x-factor for the Illini that could provide a big postseason boost if he's able to round back into form.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Plummer - Tallies 14 points in win Plummer chipped in 14 points (3-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT) and four rebounds over 33 minutes during Saturday's 74-57 victory over Indiana.

Impact Plummer shot just 30 percent from the floor in Saturday's win, but he was productive from the charity stripe to score in double figures for the first time since Jan. 25. Since the start of the calendar year, he's averaged 12.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 33.3 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Frazier - Leading scorer in win Frazier racked up 23 points (8-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Saturday's 74-57 victory over Indiana.

Impact Frazier was highly efficient during Saturday's matchup after shooting just 25 percent from the floor across his last two appearances, and he was the only player to top 20 points for Illinois during the comfortable win. The senior has now scored in double figures in seven of the last nine matchups and has averaged 16.0 points, 4.7 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 37.9 minutes per game during that time.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 18 Illinois takes on No. 4 Purdue after Frazier's 23-point game

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Benjamin Hochman: Illinois' Trent Frazier creates Champaign problems for Big Ten foes It was his first college basketball game — and it might as well have been his last.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Benjamin Hochman: Illinois' Trent Frazier creates Champaign problems for Big Ten foes It was his first college basketball game — and it might as well have been his last.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Jaden Ivey, AJ Griffin highlight Saturday's top performers

Jaden Ivey and AJ Griffin were dominant on Saturday. See who else topped our men's college basketball standouts list.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Jaden Ivey, AJ Griffin highlight Saturday's top performers

Frazier, No. 18 Illinois surge in 2nd half past Indiana

Trent Frazier scored 23 points, Kofi Cockburn added 17 and No. 18 Illinois surged in the second half to beat Indiana 74-57

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Illinois vs Indiana Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel Sportsbook (Feb. 5) Saturday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes a clash between the No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini and Indiana Hoosiers. Illinoi...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Name Dropping ' Koon helping to roll out welcome mat for IHSA tournament A native of Monticello, Mike Koon has the Piatt County community and sports in his blood.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Bruce Pearl, Ed Cooley sit atop Andy Katz's Coach of the Year tiers

Bruce Pearl has Auburn ranked No. 1, while Ed Cooley has Providence sitting atop the Big East. Andy Katz offers his Coach of the Year tiers.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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No. 13 Illini survive scare against Northwestern, 73-66

Northwestern Wildcats play the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini, seek 4th straight victory

Buie and the Northwestern Wildcats visit conference foe No. 13 Illinois

Duke joins Gonzaga, Purdue atop Andy Katz's Tiers

No. 3 Purdue visits Michigan following Ivey's 26-point showing

No. 3 Purdue beats No. 13 Illini for share of Big Ten lead

No. 3 Purdue hosts No. 13 Illinois following Ivey's 23-point performance

No. 18 Illinois takes on No. 4 Purdue after Frazier's 23-point game

Jaden Ivey, AJ Griffin highlight Saturday's top performers

Frazier, No. 18 Illinois surge in 2nd half past Indiana

Bruce Pearl, Ed Cooley sit atop Andy Katz's Coach of the Year tiers