When and for how long he may not be available is up to the NCAA.

Name Image Likeness (NIL) is new to the NCAA this year and has changed the landscape of college sports. Players are now able to profit from their names and make money.

It appears the NCAA was not thinking clearly because some schools have a clear advantage over others when they had it to begin with.

Kentucky freshman guard TyTy Washington recently signed a deal with a Porsche dealership out of Louisville; those who are internet savvy, Google it, and, when you see the car, try not to fall over.

But what does all this have to do with Cockburn?

This past April he declared for the NBA draft and, having already pulled out of the draft in 2020, it appeared to be a near certainty he would not be back.

Cockburn auctioned off his Illini gear online in late June on The Players Trunk website. Cockburn had several game items such as jerseys, shorts and shoes for which the Illinois center received payment.

This, according to the NCAA, is a violation, which now more than likely forces the Illinois All-American center to sit.