CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Fighting Illini men's basketball star Kofi Cockburn has entered the transfer portal, WAND News has learned. 

A team spokesperson confirmed the news with the station.

Cockburn, who was a sophomore in the 2020-21 season, was named a consensus NCAA Second-Team All American. He was named to the Wooden Award All-American Team. 

He averaged 17.7 points per game in his sophomore season. 

Cockburn could return to Illinois if he decides he doesn't like his transfer options.Â