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. Its something different, something Ive never seen before. Unique first half, said head coach Brad Underwood. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 To me, thats a really scary thing. After an earlier injury leaving Shannon away from the court for the past two matches, Shannon came back swinging to defeat Northwestern this Thursday. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Shannon leads Illinois in scoring with 17.1 points, which ranks No. Then if he messes up a couple times, then its my turn. This staff landed on the latter, adding Matthew Mayer (Baylor) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (Texas Tech). One of the transfer portals most intriguing names, Terrence Shannon Jr, announced on Friday that he will be transferring to the Illini. Feb 24, 2023. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. shoots over Michigan's Kobe Bufkin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday. Illinois won for the 20th time this season, marking four straight 20-win seasons under head coach. The portal is a challenge, Underwood said. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. He was also the No. Limited Ads. 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. Shannon announced on April 7 that he would not return to Texas Tech next season after entering the transfer portal. Our defense was all I thought about, Shannon said. Shannon averaged 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists this past season as a junior. Its been great. He has heard from Kentucky, UConn, Illinois and Michigan already. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 91-87. I have great teammates, great coaches. 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. 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. The team only ", Follow Anderson Kimball on Twitter at: byAndy Kimball. We might have lost some, but I dont regret anything. Those two have taken turns leading the Illinis offense over the course of Big Ten play. Charles Rex Arbogast, Associated Illinois had two options when the game got tense in overtime and possessions lengthened. CHAMPAIGN When Brad Underwood and his coaching staff dove into the transfer portal in the offseason, they knew they had specific needs to address, whether with multi-year guys who offered a blend of instant impact and long-term development or with one-year options to sustain the momentum of the program. 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 Cody Taylor. I have a lot of respect for both of those young men for their impact in our locker room and with a very young team and helping take those guys under their wing and help guide them towards what we hope will be very, very successful careers for those young guys.. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. That was UCLA Terrence, that was early season Terrence, Underwood said. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Hunter Dickinson, right, and Jett Howard, left, tie up Illinois' Ty Rodgers during the second overtime period of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won in double overtime 91-87. Both players are in their first year at Illinois after transferring last offseason, Mayer "It's exciting to welcome Terrence Shannon home to Illinois," Underwood said. Just playing hard and just being there for my teammates and getting back up.". Shannon is a 6-foot-6, 185-pound small forward who spent the last three seasons at Texas Tech where he averaged 11 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1 steal per game. With Shannon now in the picture, the Illini figure to be among the favorites in the Big Ten next year. WebGet the latest on Illinois Fighting Illini G Terrence Shannon Jr. including news, stats, videos, and more on CBSSports.com WebLatest on Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 21 small forward in the nation and the No. 21 Northwestern, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood said. LCBlbCA9IGRvY3VtZW50LmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKCJzY3JpcHQi Jovic skipped his final exam to prepare for the NBA draft and still needs to take it. Shannon has scored 20+ points in a team-leading 10 games this season. "We needed every point and every defensive effort. When Illinois assistant Tim Anderson first met Terrence Shannon Jr., he was a baby. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Underwood and his staff have a great pitch for transfer success in recent years with the play from Mayer, Shannon, Slot to Illinois Fighting Illini Newsletter. Men's Basketball 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. 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. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. It just feels like taking turns, Mayer said. Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Terrence Shannon Jr. on Wednesday announced that he will withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school for his junior season. b20vbmV3cy93YXRjaC1pbGxpbmktc2VuaW9ycy1tYXR0aGV3LW1heWVyLWFu JmMyPTcyNDE0NjkmYzc9aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZpbGxpbm9pcy5yaXZhbHMu NBA Power Rankings: Bucks remain No. It's something different. While he could have already made the jump to the league, hes proven that So I mean, its something hes been doing for us all year. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Back when these teams first met in Rupp Arena on Feb. 7, Kentucky played Arkansas close for the first 20 minutes Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman knows the Kentucky team it faced inside Rupp Arena back on February 7 isn't the same group coming to Bud Walton Arena on Saturday. Hopes seemed dashed just a week ago, but the tides started changing. The Illini led the rest of the way. 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. Illinois' Sencire Harris, left, Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) and RJ Melendez celebrate the team's 91-87 double overtime win over Michigan with fans after an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Kobe Bufkin (2) blocks the shot of Illinois' Sencire Harris during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Sencire Harris (1) drives to the basket as Michigan's Kobe Bufkin defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Kobe Bufkin shoots over Illinois' Coleman Hawkins as RJ Melendez watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Jett Howard (13) dunks the ball as Illinois' Matthew Mayer (24) and Coleman Hawkins watch during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Dug McDaniel (0) fouls Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. as Kobe Bufkin also defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) drives the basket and fouls Michigan's Kobe Bufkin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. strips Michigan's Hunter Dickinson of the ball as Dain Dainja also defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Dain Dainja dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Dain Dainja shoots over Michigan's Hunter Dickinson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) passes as Michigan's Joey Baker defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Matthew Mayer shoots as Michigan's Hunter Dickinson defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Jett Howard remains on the bench after his team's 91-87 loss to Illinois after an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1) scores over Illinois' Coleman Hawkins (33) and Ty Rodgers during the second overtime period of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won in double overtime 91-87. Follow us on Facebook! He played the last three seasons at Texas Tech, averaging 11.0 points (915) and 3.6 rebounds (299) in 83 games with 54 starts during his career with the Red Raiders. Thats whats scary about the portal is youre going into a situation with blinders on because you dont know your teammates, you dont know language, you dont know school, you dont know anything. 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. 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. Shannon has scored in double figures 23 times, with nine 20-point games. Before spring practice begins, let's hit the reset button with a refresher on Time for our weekly recruiting update presented by our friend Andy Luedecke atMyPerfectFranchise. CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) Terrence Shannon Jr. remains day-to-day recovering from a concussion heading into Thursdays game against No. You better have somebody when the game is on the line to go get a bucket when they take it away, Underwood said. Get him the ball and get out of the way, Rodgers said. Shannon will be the sixth member of Illinois2022 recruit class that ranks No. When (Shannons) going, its special to see. Mayer is the team's leading three-point shooter and is averaging 12.6 points and 4.2 rebound per game. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH His email is srichey@news-gazette.com, and you can follow him on Twitter (@srrichey). WebGet the latest news, stats and more about Terrence Shannon, Jr. on RealGM.com The team only managed 19 points to the visitors 37, and despite a healthy roster that saw the return of senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr., the offensive flow was nowhere to be found. 0. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg WebTerrence Shannon Jr. Y3gvdnptL2NzLmpzIjsKICAgIGVsLnBhcmVudE5vZGUuaW5zZXJ0QmVmb3Jl cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt 67 High Flyer Terrence Shannon (Texas Tech) Jr enter the transfer portal. By The Associated Press February 23, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) 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. CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) Terrence Shannon Jr. remains day-to-day recovering from a concussion heading into Thursdays game against No. The Texas Tech men's basketball will have a new look Tuesday. Not only did the duo each eclipse the 20-point mark in the win, but both came up clutch in huge late-game situations, combining to score 17 of the Orange and Blue's 21 points across the two overtime periods. 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. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. On a night when the Fighting Illini honored the contributions of Terrence Shannon Jr. and Matthew Mayer in a pre-game Senior Night ceremony, the We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) 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. Illinois and Northwestern tip-off at 8 p.m. on BTN Thursday night at State Farm Center. Shannon found out, and then walked over and hugged teammate Coleman Hawkins. The Illini (18-9, 9-7 B1G) could certainly use Shannon Jr.s play in their rematch against the upstart Wildcats (20-7, 11-5 B1G), who sit in second place in the Big Ten standings. Flick: The original Jake? In its rematch against in-state rivals No. He has heard from Kentucky, UConn, Illinois and Michigan already. Levis spoke with Kentucky football spring practice begins Monday. There was tons of time on the clock and I never count us out and I feel like everybody had that mindset to not give up. Shannon has tested out the NBA Draft Combine in the past, so he knows what this is all about. College/Prep Sports Reporter Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball broadcaster Deon Thomas compared current Illini guard Sencire Harris to former Illini guard Luther Head. Shannon is averaging a team-best 17.1 points per game, 4.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists. Last chance! Northwesterns defense couldnt find an answer to stopping Shannons explosive offense and over the final ten minutes, Illinois had outscored the visitors 27-8 to clinch the four-point victory. He was also tabbed to the 2021-22 John R. Wooden Award Watch List and Naismith Award Watch List during the preseason. Banchero exploded for 16 points alone in the third quarter to lead the Magic to a win over the Hornets. 21 Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday night. Y29tJTJGbmV3cyUyRndhdGNoLWlsbGluaS1zZW5pb3JzLW1hdHRoZXctbWF5 CHAMPAIGN It was hours before Illinois took on No. The game was tied 70-70 at the end of regulation. Watching Boo Buie score 22 points and witnessing Illinois shooting 0-11 from three all resulted in an extremely muted State Farm Center heading into halftime. His hometown is Chicago, Illinois. If they shoot, try and get the rebound and get it back to him.". 7 in the country and No. He had 26 points 24 in the second half and 10 in the final 4:24. This is the most consistent that Ive ever been in my college career; whether thats class, treatment, on the court, film. So you are betting on yourself, but youre also having to believe in that program. Lawsuit: Normal police battered, arrested woman without cause, Lexington upsets Class 1A No. 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. Illinois is the Big Ten's winningest team in league play over the last four years with 55 conference wins. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 13 player coming out of Florida. Its been about us. With the departures of key upperclassmen Trent Frazier, DaMonte Williams, Alonso Plummer, and Kofi Cockburn, the addition of a highly-touted upperclassman to lead a young Illini roster will prove crucial. Shannon was a four-star, top-100 recruit in the class of 2019 who spent his final season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. 21 Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday night. Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) in an NCAA basketball game at State Farm Center in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. 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). Terrence Shannon Jr. and His Mom Say Goodbye to Red Raider Nation Rob Breaux Published: April 7, 2022 Getty Images Terrence Shannon Jr. was a Red Raider for three seasons before entering the transfer portal after Texas Tech was eliminated from the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Shannon had an and-one and brought the Illini back to force double overtime. Rodgers posted a career-most 14 points off the bench while Melendez, who returned to the starting lineup in place of freshman guard Jayden Epps, added 12. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Matthew Mayer scored 24 points, Terrence Shannon Jr. added 21 and Illinois held off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime on Thursday night. He entered the 2021-22 season as a Preseason All-Big 12 member before averaging 10.4 points on 45.5 percent shooting overall and an impressive 38.4 percent clip from distance this year. Champaign, ILL. Head CoachBrad Underwoodannounced Tuesday thatTerrence Shannon Jr.has signed a Big Ten Tender of Financial Aid with the University of Illinois and is joining the Fighting Illini program as a transfer. This post originally appeared on Rookie Wire! ZXItYW5kLXRlcnJlbmNlLXNoYW5ub24tanItJmM1PTIwMjI3MzMxMDEmY3Y9 Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 21 Northwestern, Illinois played out one of the most disappointing first periods of basketball in 2022-23. Each of the eight Illini that played more than 2 minutes contributed offensively. Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. shoots over Michigan's Kobe Bufkin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday. Illinois Fighting Illini news fromFanSided Daily, Illinois Basketball: Illini receive Crystal Ball Prediction for top transfer portal player, Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Terrence Shannon Jr, Illinois Football: 30 Greatest Players of All-Time, Illinois Football: Illini finish with a successful 2022 NFL Draft, Blue Man Group Makes Appearance at 2022 NFL Draft, Illinois Basketball: Patience will be key early on for Illini fans. (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. Mayer poured in 24 points and Shannon added 21 to push the Illini (20-10, 11-8 B1G) past the Wolverines (17-13, 11-8)in their bid to secure the team's fourth consecutive 20-win season in front of a sellout crowd for the regular-season home finale. Illinois didnt hit a 3 in the entire first half then Shannon hit a triple from the corner on the teams first possession after the break. The Associated Press. "I was there for my teammates. Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. reacts during the second half against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Michael Allio Northwestern's After being down 16 with 11:11 left, all of a sudden the Illini were down two with 3:56 left. 3 ranked player in the transfer portal, according to CBS Sports. This is the 36th 20-win season in Illinois program history. He set his career scoring high in a trip home to Chicago, tallying 24 points at DePaul (12/4/19). If (Northwestern) shoots it, try to get the rebound and get it back to him.. Just hours later, the news was official. By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2023 A 6-5 senior guard from Chicago, Shannon had arrived on campus the week before after transferring from Texas Tech, where he had been a three-year starter. Shannon played his high school basketball at Lincoln Park in Chicago, IL, and played AAU basketball for the Chicago-based Mac Irvin Fire, which was once coached by current Kentucky assistant Chin Coleman. Its never been about them. 21 Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday night. So it was the same thing. Thats about it, man. Hes an all-league caliber player and he rose to that occasion tonight and we needed every point and every defensive effort.. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Shannon and the Illini will host Michigan tonight at 6 p.m. The lackluster Illini group that headed into the locker rooms was replaced by a team ready to fight. 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. Shannon has scored 20+ points in a team-leading 10 games this season. 21 Northwestern, Orkin labels Champaign 11th-worst Bed Bug City in nation. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j Shannon is a 6-foot-6-inch, 215-pound guard from Chicago. Shannon was a third-team All-Big 12 selection and Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award finalist as a sophomore, helping the Red Raiders to the NCAA Round of 32. Flick Fact: Who actually owns State Farm? Sign up for the The Rookie Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. They were supporting me. Shannon has scored in double figures 23 times, with nine 20-point games. He also carried Illinois to a win that likely solidifies its spot in the NCAA Tournament. He later scored 23 in a home win over West Virginia (1/29/20). "It's just special when TJ on a hot streak," Sencire Harris said. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm Illinois had six dunks, all in regulation. That we were going to win the game, Shannon said. Shannon and the Illini will host Michigan tonight at 6 p.m. Michael Allio | AP Theyre unbelievable teammates. Illinois Terrence Shannon Jr. reacts during the second half of the teams NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Feb. 23 in Champaign. It was a pretty easy call for Underwood to figure out who to go to late. On a night where Illinois mustered 19 points in the first half, he dragged the offense across the finish line with his heater. Thursday is senior night at State Farm Center as the Illini host Michigan at 6 p.m CT. Illinis seniors Matthew Mayer and Terrence Shannon Jr. spoke to the media ahead of the game. 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