Former Illinois center Kofi Cockburn has reportedly earned an invitation to participate in the NBA draft combine, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.
Cockburn, who was a consensus All-American, averaged 20.9 points, 10.6 rebounds and one blocked shot in 28 games. He was the only Division I player to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds, and was also the only player to rank in the top 20 in each category.
The 7-footer tested the pre-draft process in 2020 and 2021 but opted to return to school last season. He was one of the top centers in the country and led the Fighting Illini to a 23-10 record and a share of the Big Ten regular-season title.
Kofi Cockburn (Illinois), Collin Gillespie (Villanova), Scotty Pippen (Vanderbilt) and Kris Murray (Iowa) have all been invited directly to the NBA Combine in Chicago next week, per sources. pic.twitter.com/Y7QHMgD82o
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 10, 2022
The combine will run May 16-22 in Chicago, Illinois, and feature representatives from all 30 teams. Teams each year submit a list of the players they would like to see invited, typically those with the highest odds of getting drafted.
The event will feature 5-on-5 games, strength and agility testing, shooting drills, measurements and other related on-court exercises. Prospects will have the opportunity to improve their draft stock in a competitive environment against their peers.
The NBA draft will take place on June 23.
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