Chicago State transfer Doyel Cockrill III has committed to Nicholls State.
The 6’2” junior guard appeared in 28 games, averaging 11.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steal per game.
Chicago State (D1) guard Doyel Cockrill @Doyel_3 is still available.
The 6’2” junior averaged 12 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, while shooting 38% FG and 37% 3PT.
He’s recently been in contact with: Rider, Oakland, ECU, Drexel, Jackson State, Houston Christian, App State, FGCU, Nicholls, UNCO, Mount St. Mary, Evansville
Cockrill is a dynamic, crafty guard with deep range. He has an elite IQ, scores at all three levels, and is deadly off the bounce.
He had a season high 22 points vs Loyola Chicago this past season. 1-2 years of eligibility remaining.
Cockrill is receiving interest from the following programs, he tells TPR:
ECU
Jax State
Oakland
Drexel
App State
UNCO
HCU
Evansville
Nicholls
Mount St. Mary
UTC
FGCU
Rider
I’m officially entering the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility left.
-Redshirt Junior
8.6 PPG (49% FG)
6.4 RPG
2.4 SPG (1st In MSC In Steals)
3x Defensive Player Of The Week
1x National Defensive Player Of The Week
4 Doubles-Doubles
10 Steals In One Game (School Record)
NEWS: Doyel Cockrill IIl (@Doyel_3) intends to enter the transfer portal! The 6'2 guard for Chicago State University is an ELITE shot creator and play maker. Has deep range and 3-level scoring ability. Clutch player who brought energy and a spark every time he stepped in the game!
Had an impressive season averaging:
11.8 PPG
2 APG
2.6 RPG
36.4% 3PT
83% FT
Was top 5 in 3 pointers made in the NEC
In playoffs had 21 points in one half against Long Island University! (17 points in 8 mins)
Dominated non-conference averaging 15.1 PPG on 49% FG and 48% from 3.
Be on the lookout!
Chicago State junior guard Doyel Cockrill III (@doyel_3) will enter the transfer portal he told @TheFieldOf68.
The 6-2 guard averaged 11.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 2025-26. Also shot 36.4% from deep on 162 attempts.
Rod Strickland calls a timeout after Doyel Cockrill III knocks down Chicago State's first two threes of the game to start the second half. #LIUMBB#NEC26
LIU 54-53 with 11:31 left to go in the second half. Doyle Cockrill III has caught fire for Chicago State, he has 17 pts and has hit four threes in the first 8 mins of the second half. Jamal Fuller's ankle looks fine. He got up for a block and is heading to the line after driving to the hoop. #LIUMBB #NEC26
Doyel Cockrill III (@Doyel_3) stats off the bench vs Central Connecticut State.
14 POINTS (4-3PTM, 2/2 FT)
4 DIMES
2 BOARDS
1 COOKIE
30 MINS
#BUCKETS@ChicagoStateMBB