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Kofi Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past slumping No. 19 Spartans

Cockburn scored 27 points and Jacob Grandison had a season-high 24 as the Illini held off the Spartans 79-74.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kofi Cockburn, Illinois’ supersized BMOC, is a still-growing force that can’t be contained

Big body, big game, big heart, big smile … big future? The junior center just might have it all.

Chicago Sun-Times

Who’s kicking whose you-know-what? Illini eager to scrap with Spartans on Saturday

After being "punked" in its last outing, Illinois should be fighting mad, coach Brad Underwood says.

Chicago Sun-Times

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So good, so soon for Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu? Illinois’ Brad Underwood scoffs at surprise

"People don’t really know these kids," Underwood said. "You guys only know what you see."

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Sports Illustrated

Jaden Ivey Has Found His Next Gear, and Purdue Is Reaping the Benefits

And Purdue, which has never quite had a player like the star, is reaping the benefits.

Sports Illustrated

Paul Sullivan: Kofi Cockburn returns from concussion protocols to lead No. 24 Illinois to 59-56 win against Northwestern

EVANSTON, Ill. — Illinois center Kofi Cockburn returned to the lineup against Northwestern on Saturday at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston after missing two games in concussion protocols, leading the Illini to a pulsating 59-56 win against the Wildcats.

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Better than Ayo? That’s what Illinois’ coach says in defense of snubbed Trent Frazier

"A joke," Brad Underwood calls the 15-man Naismith defensive player of the year watch list, which doesn’t include the Illini’s senior leader.

Chicago Sun-Times

College Hoops Mailbag: Louisville and Maryland Coaching Candidates, More

Plus, answering your bracket-related questions and why Fred Hoiberg is struggling in his return to college.

Sports Illustrated

Things get heated as Bulls fall to Bucks in their first showdown of season

It was an ugly game epitomized by a third-quarter flagrant-2 foul on Milwaukee’s Grayson Allen, who all but threw Alex Caruso to the ground and was ejected from the game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Without Cockburn, No. 17 Illinois falls at Maryland

The Terrapins beat the Illini 81-65 with Cockburn sidelined because of a concussion. With the star big man unavailable, the Terps enjoyed a 40-16 scoring advantage in the paint.

Chicago Sun-Times

Purdue 96, Illinois 88 (2OT): Andre Curbelo makes long-awaited return in instant classic

Is it Feb. 10 yet? That’s when the Illini and Boilermakers meet again.

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