Im very, very thankful for both of their times here in the program. Terrence Shannon Jr. (G) Stats, News, Rumors, Bio, Video - Yahoo! Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) in an NCAA basketball game at State Farm Center in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Sign up for the The Rookie Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Texas Tech transfer Terrence Shannon Jr. on Friday announced that he has committed to play at the University of Illinois after three seasons with the Red Raiders. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. It just feels like taking turns, Mayer said. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Illini Beat Michigan in 2OT Thriller on Senior Night bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD ", Follow Anderson Kimball on Twitter at: byAndy Kimball. That was UCLA Terrence, Underwood said. He was viewed as one of the top players in the transfer market this year and was said to have received interest from Kentucky and Michigan among other programs. Illinois has won six in a row over Michigan, its longest streak against the Wolverines since winning 11 straight from Feb. 9, 2000 through Jan. 14, 2006. Illinois' Sencire Harris defends during the first half against Northwestern on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois' Sencire Harris (1) shoots as Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie (4) dribbles the ball as Illinois' Jayden Epps (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Sencire Harris (1) dunks as Northwestern's Matthew Nicholson (34) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern coach Chris Collins reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer (13) shoots as Illinois' Jayden Epps (3) and Ty Rodgers (20) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Chase Audige (1) signals during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie, second from the right, shoots as Illinois' Sencire Harris (1), Coleman Hawkins (33), and Matthew Mayer, left, defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) shoots during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Matthew Nicholson, right, is defended by Illinois' Coleman Hawkins during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Jayden Epps (3) dribbles as Northwestern's Ty Berry (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) claps during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie (4) claps during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie, right, works the ball against Illinois' Jayden Epps, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Matthew Mayer (24) and Coleman Hawkins (33) vie for a rebound against Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer, middle, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Chase Audige (1) dribbles during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois coach Brad Underwood shouts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Coleman Hawkins (33) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. warms up for an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern coach Chris Collins looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Jayden Epps (3) dribbles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Robbie Beran warms up for an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Matthew Mayer (24) works against Northwestern's Chase Audige (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Ty Rodgers (20) waits for play to resume during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) passes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Robbie Beran (31) vies for a rebound against Illinois' Matthew Mayer, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio). No change, Underwood said, when asked about Shannons status on Wednesday. Terrence Shannon Jr. helped spring an 18-point second half comeback to give the Illinois basketball team a crucial win over Northwestern. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. "The talent? Texas Tech Guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) looks on during basketball practice on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at the Dustin R. Womble Basketball Center in Lubbock, Texas. Andy is a huge college sports fan and franchise veteran, having owned multiple franchises and businesses. Shannon potentially finished his Red Raiders career with eight points and two rebounds on 4-9 shooting. CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) Terrence Shannon Jr. remains day-to-day recovering from a concussion heading into Thursdays game against No. He had 26 points 24 in the second half and 10 in the final 4:24. 7 in the country and No. MjI3MzMxMDEiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2lsbGlub2lzLnJpdmFscy5j 5 in the Big Ten. Just made the best of my situation and there wasnt no looking back. Getting Mayer and Shannon is ahuge part of that, even if it meant both players having to adjust to a new team late in their careers. While most of the attention will shine on the Chicago natives ability on the ball, his focus was on the other end of the court. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Illinois seniors step up in sendoff win over Michigan. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Shannon has scored in double figures 23 times, with nine 20-point games. Terrence Shannon Jr. missed eight games during the 2021-22 season at Texas Tech due to a back injury. Podium No. One of the transfer portals most intriguing names, Terrence Shannon Jr, announced on Friday that he will be transferring to the Illini. The lackluster Illini group that headed into the locker rooms was replaced by a team ready to fight. Head Coach Brad Underwood announced Tuesday that Terrence Shannon Jr. has signed a Big Ten Tender of Financial Aid with the University of Illinois and is joining the Both Illinois and Northwestern are in far different places when the two teams played in Evanston Jan. 4, when the Cats won by 13. "We needed every point and every defensive effort. You have permission to edit this article. Terrence Shannon, Jr. - Men's Basketball - Texas Tech Red Raiders Shannons length and skills on defense make him a perfect 3-and-D candidate. The Wildcats have rattled off five straight wins coming into Thursday night, including a victory over No. Terrence Shannon Tonight's 2 OT game tied for the second-longest game in the 105-year, 178-game history of the series between Illinois and Michigan. He was also tabbed to the 2021-22 John R. Wooden Award Watch List and Naismith Award Watch List during the preseason. JmMyPTcyNDE0NjkmYzc9aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZpbGxpbm9pcy5yaXZhbHMu Shannon was named to the All-Big 12 third team after averaging 12.9 points, four rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game last season. Terrence Shannon Jr. - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com 1 Purdue, the first time in school history Northwestern took down the top ranked AP team. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. reacts during the second half against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. It was hours before the Illinois men's basketball team took on No. 21 Northwestern, Illinois played out one of the most disappointing first periods of basketball in 2022-23. As both squads came back onto the court for the start of the second half, Illinois emerged as a pack spearheaded by an in-form Shannon. 21 small forward in the nation and the No. I think our staff has been incredible in finding those guys who are good people, who want to be coached, who want to come here for the right reasons.. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm Not only did I think we lacked physical effort, but I dont know if I can remember a time here where our mental breakdowns were that dramatic.. However, the Chicago native kicked it into high gear and steamrolled the Northwestern defense late in the contest. In the transition to the National Football League, Levis has an advantage. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Shannon slapped the scorer's table and screamed in celebration with his teammates in a raucous State Farm Center after leading an 18-point second-half comeback win over the Illinis in-state rival. From our standpoint, a coaching standpoint, we have to make sure they fit, that theyre the right guy, that theyre good people, all the things that are important to us. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. That we were going to win the game, Shannon said. TJ is a winner who will bring a wealth of experience to our roster, and he is an accomplished student who fits the tremendous academic profile we have here at the University of Illinois.". July 7, 2021 9:18 pm ET. 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Fighting Illinis crucial Terrence Shannon Jr. update ahead Terrence Shannon Jr He scored a career-high 30 points vs. Monmouth and had 29 points while tying the school record with eight 3-pointers to lead Illinois to a comeback win over No. Shannon averaged 9.8 points and 4.1 rebounds as a freshman while shooting 47% from the field, earning Big 12 All-Freshman Team accolades. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Follow Anderson Kimball on Twitter at: byAndy Kimball. Terrence Shannon Jr., Illinois Fighting Illini, G - News, Stats, Bio A day after suffering a 78-73 loss to Duke, the Texas Tech men's basketball team may be without the services of a key contributor.. Terrence Shannon, Jr., who finished with eight points in the defeat, confirmed to the Avalanche-Journal on Friday that he is entering the transfer portal but still considering a He averaged 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and two assists per game on 38.4% shooting from 3-point range in 26 games this season. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Terrence Shannon Jr. shook off a slow start in his return from a concussion, scoring 24 of his 26 points in the second half as Illinois rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to beat No. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 13 of his 21 points at the free-throw line (13-16). Ty Rodgers' 14 points is a career-high, eclipsing the 11 he scored vs. Penn State (2/14). Another Chicago-area native is hearing from the Kentucky Wildcats. Limited Ads. Both transfers who have impacted our program at an extremely high level and come from winning programs, Underwood said. Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. shoots over Michigan's Kobe Bufkin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday. Bucknor for rejecting handshake: Zero class, Man shot and killed after fight in downtown St. Louis, Fate of St. Louis Fox Theatre still undecided, Liberty High student killed in St. Charles shooting could heal you with a smile, Brothers who did everything together, fashionista among victims in fatal St. Louis crash, Arch Madness: 2023 MVC Basketball Tournament bracket, schedule, game times, TV info, Centene expects to lose millions of Medicaid customers beginning in April, St. Louis man charged in quadruple fatal crash; police say he ran off with his license plate, St. Louis prosecutors staff down by nearly half as caseloads jump. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Texas Tech has cleared junior Terrence Shannon Jr. to return to play for the Red Raiders after being held out of the team's first three games during a review of eligibility rules. Shannons been the Illinis closer this season in big games. Texas Tech transfer Terrence Shannon Jr. on Friday announced that he has committed to play at the University of Illinois after three seasons with the Red Raiders. Web#Illini starting lineup vs. Michigan G Terrence Shannon Jr. G RJ Melendez F Matthew Mayer F Coleman Hawkins F Dain Dainja * Starting point guard Jayden Epps is sidelined with a concussion. Shannon's out again Monday against the Gophers after he was still under concussion protocol, according to the team. Using his expertise, he helps others Will Levis was Kentucky's starting quarterback for two seasons as the Wildcats switched to a pro-style offense. The last time Kentucky played Arkansas, it didn't go well for the Wildcats. Our defense was all I thought about, Shannon said. I was a top recruit so pretty much every school would have taken me. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw The Illinis leading scorer has missed back-to-back games in concussion protocol after getting hurt at Penn State last Tuesday. I had no idea what to expect, I had no idea pregame if he was going to play. Guard Terrance Shannon Jr. walks the court during the start of the second half of the game against Northwestern last evening. Not long after that, the Mac Irvin Fire tweeted out that Shannon has heard from the likes of UK, UConn, Illinois, and Michigan so far. Shannon was a four-star, top-100 recruit in the class of 2019 who spent his final season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Illini Beat Michigan in 2OT Thriller on Senior Night He has heard from Kentucky, UConn, Illinois and Michigan already. Mayer has scored in double figures in 18 of the last 21 games, with six 20-point performances, led by a career-high 26 in the win at Wisconsin. Shannon and the Terrence Shannon Jr (@Sn1per_T) April 29, 2022. CHAMPAIGN Illinois had its back against the wall late down seven points with less than 100 seconds left in overtime. He also had 20-point outings in wins against TCU (2/12/22) and Montana State (3/18/22) in the NCAA Tournament first round, and he posted a double-double with 18 points and career-high 12 rebounds in a victory over Tennessee (12/7/21). Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Its never been about them. The Illinois Fighting Illini might still not have senior Terrence Shannon ready to go for Monday nights matchup against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at home. Kentucky has now reportedly reached out to four transfer options: Shannon, Pinson, Utah Valley center Fardaws Aimaq, and Missouri forward Trevon Brazile. Teammates such as freshman guard Ty Rodgers made one thing very clear when playing alongside a red-hot Shannon. Tipoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT on FOX. Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball guard Jayden Epps suffered a concussion that kept him out of Thursday's game vs. Michigan. Against Michigan was one of the first times it happened over the course of the same night. Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. Will Not Play at Indiana on Shannon is averaging nearly seven more points than his previous best season (10.4, last season), is averaging a career-best in rebounds, is shooting nearly two more 3-pointers per game on average (though its his third-best percentage of his career) and is averaging more shot attempts (11.7) than his previous best season (9.6, 2020-21). Illinois had six dunks, all in regulation. Coleman Hawkins posted six points while also matching Mayer, Rodgers, and Shannon with a team-high seven rebounds. 3 ranked player in the transfer portal, according to CBS Sports. 'We needed every point': Terrence Shannon Jr. comes up big in return Illinois Terrence Shannon Jr. reacts during the second half of the teams NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Feb. 23 in Champaign. "That's about it. Hes an all-league caliber player and he rose to that occasion tonight and we needed every point and every defensive effort.. Terrence Shannon - COLLEGE-BASKETBALL News & Rumors WebTerrence Shannon Jr. scored 26 points off the bench in Illinois' comeback victory over Northwestern 5 DAYS AGO Fox Sports Available but won't start Thursday Shannon is not The new opportunity also gave Shannon and Mayer to display more of their game for what they hope leads to an NBA career, or at least a professional career. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. Darlan will become the third player from the NBA Academy Africa to sign with the Ignite. He had a team-high 24 points while having seven points in the first two minutes of the second overtime period to give the team the lead for good. Those two have taken turns leading the Illinis offense over the course of Big Ten play. Michigan's Hunter Dickinson missed two free throws with 6:52 left in the second half. Terrence Shannon Jr. ignites Illinois mens basketball past Seriously underwater., Neman: Missouri womans saga of trying to find common sense at Walmart, I can still hear the roaring of the engine, says father of teen maimed in downtown St. Louis. Terrence Shannon Jr. Stats, News, Bio | ESPN Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. I usually dont start guys that have been out for a week or longer, so he came off the bench and I thought his defense on (Audige) was every bit as good as his offense. Illinois sensed Shannon was on a heater and planned accordingly. 1; Knicks, Lakers make a jump, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Like Shannon, Mayer was pitched on the idea of having a bigger role at Illinois than in any of his previous four seasons at Baylor. Its been great since I got here.. Texas Tech guard (and former Illini target) Terrence Shannon Jr. announced his commitment to Illinois on Friday. Shannon earned a spot on the Big 12 All-Tournament Team after scoring 15 points in the quarterfinal win over Iowa State (3/10/22) and netting 14 in the title game vs. Kansas (3/12/22). KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 11: Terrence Shannon Jr. #1 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at T-Mobile Center on March 11, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. Terrence Shannon Jr. expresses confidence Illinois basketball can 'win any game'. Each of the eight Illini that played more than 2 minutes contributed offensively. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots over Illinois' Coleman Hawkins during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won in double overtime 91-87. Terrence Shannon Jr When (Shannons) going, its special to see. Illinois' Coleman Hawkins, right, looks for a passing outlet as Northwestern's Tydus Verhoeven (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern coach Chris Collins shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie, left, talks with an official after having his jersey torn during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Dain Dainja (42) works the ball against Northwestern's Matthew Nicholson (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois coach Brad Underwood applaudds before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Matthew Mayer (24) brings the ball up during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio).