Marshall University Athletics
11/12/2026 11:47:00 AM | Men's Basketball
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall Men's Basketball has signed Thomas Cochran, a 6-foot-8 forward from Dublin, Ohio, to its 2027 class.
We are excited to officially welcome Thomas Cochran to the Marshall Basketball Family ‼️ https://t.co/ByQOoNH0xz
— Marshall Men's Basketball (@Herd_MBB) November 12, 2026
He will enter Head Coach Cornelius 'Corny' Jackson's program ahead of the 2027-28 season.
"We are excited to officially welcome Thomas to our Marshall Basketball Family," said Coach Jackson. "Thomas brings the kind of character, work ethic, and competitive spirit that fits the culture we're building in Huntington. His commitment to excellence both on and off the court reflects the standards of our program and we're thrilled to have him join our team."
"As a player, Thomas is a versatile wing/forward with a high Basketball IQ who has the capability of impacting winning in multiple ways," added Coach Jackson. "We can't wait to see his growth as a Student-Athlete and the impact he will have on our program, our university, and our community."
Cochran attends Dublin Coffman High School in Ohio, where he is set to start his senior season. He has played for NOVA Village in Columbus on the AAU circuit as well.
Cochran had a standout junior season, being named by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association to the 2026 Division I All-Ohio Boys Basketball Team Special Mention with his 19.0 points per game average. He also earned Ohio Capital Conference-Central Division First Team honors and was named to the District 10 Super Team last season.
He earned All OCC-Central Team honors as a sophomore as well, following a season where he averaged 17.0 points per game and 7.0 rebounds per contest.
With an academic 4.0 GPA, Cochran joins a long list of players part of the Herd Men's Basketball brotherhood from the Buckeye State, including the program's all-time leading scorer, Taevion Kinsey, who also is from the Columbus area.
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