If he transfers, his departure leaves a large hole in the Illinois frontcourt, especially with Giorgi Bezhanishvili forgoing his senior season to pursue professional opportunities. The Illini added Florida transfer Omar Payne in April and return sophomores Coleman Hawkins, Brandon Lieb and Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk, though only Hawkins saw significant playing time last season.
Kofi Cockburn reportedly withdraws from the NBA draft — but his return to Illinois isn’t guaranteed
