Kofi Cockburn

Kofi Cockburn is a Jamaican professional basketball player who currently plays for the Utah Jazz of the NBA. He was a member of the Illinois Fighting Illini during his college career.

Early Life, Family, And Education

The birthplace of Kofi Cockburn is Kingston, Jamaica. He was born to his parents Laffette Cockburn and Dorothy Wray on September 1, 1999.

His mother worked as a certified nursing assistant, and his father ran a business selling cleaning supplies. They both put in a lot of effort to give their kids the best life possible.

Dorothy immigrated to America in order to help her family financially. Kofi’s academic performance was impacted by her migration, but he later understood that she was doing everything for him.

The youngest of five children, Kofi. Nagash Kofiburn, his older brother, was another influential father figure and mentor in his life.

Nagash always pushed his younger siblings to work hard and succeed because he was the oldest.

The fact that the athlete attended a school with  Lamar Odom and Khalid Reeves initially intimidated him.

The basketball player nevertheless remained upbeat and aimed to work even harder to establish his value. In the meantime, his father passed away in 2016 after having a heart attack.

In order to concentrate solely on basketball during his senior year, the center transferred to Oak Hill Academy in Virginia. Reputable colleges started approaching him as a result of his diligence and hard work.

The Jamaican player explained how he had become friendly with Orlando Antigua, head coach of Illinois. The head coach has also been pursuing Cockburn since his sophomore year.

Age, Height, And Weight

As of September 1, 2022, the college player will be 23 years old. In addition, he works extremely hard and pays close attention to his diet and health.

He exercises daily as a result, and he is very fit. In addition, he stands 7 feet tall and weighs 285 lb (129 kg), or 285 kg.

Basketball Career

In the beginning, Cockburn played basketball for Christ the King High School. In the Amateur Athletic Union, he additionally spoke on behalf of the New York Rens.

Furthermore, while representing the Rens in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League, the center contributed 10.3 rebounds and 16.3 points. Additionally, he was chosen for the 2017 Americas camp of Basketball Without Borders.

The basketball player was selected for the World Team at the 2018 Nike Hoop Summit before his senior year. As a senior, he switched to Oak Hill Academy even though he liked playing at Christ the King. He played superbly for the Oak Hills Warriors.

LEGACY 🦍 pic.twitter.com/Gr3GslOn9Y

— King Kofi (@kxng_alpha) July 21, 2021

College Career

Kofi made a commitment to attend the University of Illinois after high school. He began to quickly establish his value to the Fighting Illini of Illinois.

He also contributed to the team’s victory over numerous prestigious colleges. Kofi was also named the Big Ten player of the week when he was a freshman.

Additionally, the basketball player helped Illinois defeat Michigan to earn its first win over a top-five team since 2013. However, Cockburn’s game was tragically ended when he unintentionally hit referee Lewis Garrison.

Garrison stumbled as a result, and he soon left the game. Kofi was nonetheless named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year at the end of the regular season.

He was also selected by coaches for the Honorable Mention All-Conference team and by media for the Third Team All-Big Ten.

The athlete was also his college’s second-leading scorer and top rebounder.

Even though he declared his intention to enter the NBA Draft in 2021, he quickly changed his mind and returned for his sophomore campaign. Cockburn suffered an injury at the start of the 2021-22 season that forced him to miss three games.

KING’S BACK 🦍 pic.twitter.com/NooK3q9BKp

— King Kofi (@kxng_alpha) July 16, 2021

Relationship And Girlfriend

The player is not presently dating anyone. As a result, he is single but clearly not ready to date.

Basketball and pursuing a potential NBA career are Kofi’s main priorities. Kofi’s main aim is to glorify his country.

Net Worth And Salary

The athlete’s salary and net worth are both unknown. He also doesn’t come from a wealthy background. On the contrary, everything he has today is the result of his parents’ laborious and valiant efforts.

The basketball player has similarly established himself as a respectable player.

In addition, his perseverance and dedication will soon get him into the NBA and open a lot of doors for the center. Outstanding basketball player Cockburn has a bright future in the National Basketball Association.

So, at that point, we can update his salary and net worth. The college athlete, however, just finalized an endorsement agreement with T/CCI Manufacturing in Decatur.

Social Media Presence

The Illinois Center is very active on social media. He doesn’t, however, have an official Instagram account.

The majority of the pictures with the hashtag are of him and his teammates playing basketball for Illinois. Additionally, the player has a  Twitter  account with 12.9k followers.

Through his Twitter account, Kofi primarily tells the story of his life as a collegiate basketball player. Similar to this, he tweets and shares news, happenings, and highlights primarily related to basketball.

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FAQ’s

Is Kofi Cockburn a free agent?

The sportsperson is not a free agent. Furthermore, he is still playing college basketball and is not even in the NBA.

Where is Kofi Cockburn from?

From Kingston, Jamaica is Cockburn. In order to attend Christ the King High School, he relocated to Queens, New York, in the United States in 2015.

How much weight can Kofi Cockburn bench press?

Kofi Cockburn can squat the whole house and bench press 450 pounds.

What is the record of his career?

Kofi’s career stats are 17.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 0.2 assists, and a 65.4 percent free throw shooting rate.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kofi Cockburn
Birth Date	September 1, 1999
Birth Place	Kingston, Jamaica
Nick Name	None
Religion	Protestant
Nationality	Jamaican
Ethnicity	Jamaican
Education	University of Illinois
Horoscope	Virgo
Father’s Name	Laffette Cockburn
Mother’s Name	Dorothy Wray
Siblings	Four
Age	23 years old
Height	7 feet (2.13 m)
Weight	285 lb (129 kg)
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Brown
Build	Athletic
Profession	Basketball Player
Current Team	Illinois Fighting Illini
Position	Center
Active Years	2019 – Present
Marital Status/Girlfriend	Unmarried/ Not Available
Shoe Size	U.S. 11
Tattoos	Three
Net Worth	Not Available
Social Media	Twitter