When the Fighting Illini takes the court against Wisconsin, they will have the two most dominant players on the court. Ayo Dosunmu has been unstoppable, putting up 21.2 points a game while shooting 48.5 percent from the floor and 41.1 percent from behind the arc. In saying that, I see Cockburn as being a bigger problem for the Badgers in this game. He has the ability to get physical down low and crash the boards. He is putting up a double-double a night with 16.8 points and 10.2 rebounds.

Wisconsin does play an elite defense but they do not match up well with Illinois’ star players. If Illinois gets off to a fast start, the Badgers will struggle to keep up and they can't afford to miss shots as Cockburn’s rebounds will limit second-chance shots. Illinois can also play a suffocating defense that limits good looks at the basket.

Play on Illinois.