University of Illinois center Kofi Cockburn has declared as an Early Entry candidate for the 2022 NBA Draft. Cockburn said he will sign with an agent and believes it's time for him to chase his dream of playing in the NBA.

Cockburn has improved each season while at Illinois. The 7-footer averaged 20.9 points, 10.6 rebounds and a block per game as a junior. Cockburn shot 59.3% from the floor, while improving his free throw shooting to 65.5% on 7.3 attempts per game.

Cockburn is projected as a potential late-first to mid-second round pick.