Compared to their previous roles, which each resulted in deep runs in the NCAA Tournament and a national championship for Mayer, both transfers are taking on a much larger role this season than they have in the past. The Illinis newest member was the No. When he was targeted in 2022, he made opponents pay, deflecting 10 passes, picking off one in the end zone and recovering a fumble on the edge of the Wildcats' top 30 defense. With lots of important matters to address in the final press conference of the regular season, Kentucky Basketball sent out Bruiser Flint to the Friday afternoon podium (although, this time on Zoom) to speak on behalf of John Calipari and the team. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. His hometown is Chicago, Illinois. JmMyPTcyNDE0NjkmYzc9aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZpbGxpbm9pcy5yaXZhbHMu GOAT Stats: Where does Michael Jordan rank all-time in each category? Shannon walked through the tunnel and took a quick look around before quietly going through warmups in his headphones. Im very, very thankful for both of their times here in the program. 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. 5-ranked Purdue. 21 Northwestern, Orkin labels Champaign 11th-worst Bed Bug City in nation. To me, thats a really scary thing. The Illinis leading scorer has missed back-to-back games in concussion protocol after getting hurt at Penn State last Tuesday. He shot 45.5% from the field and 38.4% from 3-point range while helping lead Texas Tech to an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance. #MacIrvinFire. Both Shannon and Mayer will be honored prior to Thursdays game against Michigan for senior night. Shannon has scored in double figures 23 times, with nine 20-point games. 21 Northwestern, Illinois played out one of the most disappointing first periods of basketball in 2022-23. Terrence Shannon Jr (@Sn1per_T) April 29, 2022. Those two have taken turns leading the Illinis offense over the course of Big Ten play. No change, Underwood said, when asked about Shannons status on Wednesday. WebLatest on Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN As he continues to prove his status as a current NBA prospect, Shannons ability to step up in big moments was a highlight of the night. 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.". dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg 21 Northwestern, Illinois played out one of the most disappointing first periods of basketball in 2022-23. 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 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. His email is srichey@news-gazette.com, and you can follow him on Twitter (@srrichey). He was viewed by some as a potential second-round pick but will return to college to boost his draft stock for next year. Y3gvdnptL2NzLmpzIjsKICAgIGVsLnBhcmVudE5vZGUuaW5zZXJ0QmVmb3Jl He got to be a part of the action on Thursday and didnt miss a beat. Hed spent the past six days in Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) in an NCAA basketball game at State Farm Center in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Despite the big game from Dickinson, the Illini enjoyed a 46-32 advantage in the paint, while also holding the edge in second-chance points (15-9), fast break scoring (6-0), and bench scoring (20-9). Terrence Shannon Jr. missed eight games during the 2021-22 season at Texas Tech due to a back injury. This is the first time Illinois has had four straight 20-win seasons since doing so for eight straight seasons from 1999-2000 through 2006-07. On Friday afternoon, multiple reports announced that Texas Techs 6-foot-6 junior guard, Terrence Shannon Jr., has put his name in the transfer portal. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images). X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 I had that five-point stretch in double overtime and I missed a couple shots. Against Michigan was one of the first times it happened over the course of the same night. Kentucky has now reportedly reached out to four transfer options: Shannon, Pinson, Utah Valley center Fardaws Aimaq, and Missouri forward Trevon Brazile. CHAMPAIGN In his first game back from concussion protocol, Terrence Shannon Jr. decided to put Illinois on his back. We were going through the entire process of restructuring and redoing some things, I hope were doing it better, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood said in reference to the first meeting with Northwestern last month. 13 makes ties his career high, while 16 attempts marks a career-most. Underwood and his staff have a great pitch for transfer success in recent years with the play from Mayer, Shannon, Dain Dainja (Baylor) and Alfonso Plummer last season. The Wildcats have rattled off five straight wins coming into Thursday night, including a victory over No. (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. Terrence Shannon Jr. made immediate contributions to Red Raiders. "He came in, and he's just watching you, and he's just smiling and that's just him.". It is the Illini's most dunks in Big Ten play this season and one away from the season high of seven, set against Lindenwood and Bethune-Cookman. CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) Terrence Shannon Jr. remains day-to-day recovering from a concussion heading into Thursdays game against No. 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. That was UCLA Terrence, that was early season Terrence, Underwood said. 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. Definitely at the beginning of the year when I was playing bad, that was wearing on me heavy, just feeling like a disappointment and stuff. Shannon scored in double figures 12 times, led by a season-high 23 points in a win over West Virginia (1/22/22). Freshman Ty Rodgers and sophomore RJ Melendez also scored in double-figures for the Illini. "It's exciting to welcome Terrence Shannon home to Illinois," Underwood said. 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. 90 overall for the class of 2019. Its never been about them. By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2023. I mean when they're going it's especially to see. We might have lost some, but I dont regret anything. Each of the eight Illini that played more than 2 minutes contributed offensively. Illinois then became the frontrunner for Shannon. With the Illini finding themselves down by 18 points, Shannons late 4-4 shooting from beyond the arc was pivotal in cutting down the Wildcats lead. It seems Illinois could have two possible closers with Mayer and Shannon. They were supporting me. KHMsIGVsKTsKICB9KSgpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KCjxub3NjcmlwdD4KICA8aW1n He was named to the Big 12 Championship All-Tournament team after posting 11 points and 2.3 rebounds in three games. Last chance! May 3, 2022. "He is a young man we've known for a long time, going back to his high school recruitment, and having had on campus for an official visit. 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. 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. Whether it went our way or not, we just had to get stops and I kept telling our teammates that. 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. He had 12 in overtime of the win against Texas in November and had 10 of his 21 points on Thursday after the end of regulation. Coleman Hawkins posted six points while also matching Mayer, Rodgers, and Shannon with a team-high seven rebounds. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh Youre just like, All right, if Im screwing up right now, Ill just pass it to the next guy. Its so great having a teammate like that.. Illinois had six dunks, all in regulation. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onIllinois Fighting Illini and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. I wasnt too worried about that. I have great teammates, great coaches. Illinois sensed Shannon was on a heater and planned accordingly. 8 UCLA in November. Shannon also is a two-time Academic All-Big 12 honoree, earning first-team distinction as a junior after receiving second-team recognition as a sophomore. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Coach Brad built a culture within our team to never give up, Shannon said. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt He set his career scoring high in a trip home to Chicago, tallying 24 points at DePaul (12/4/19). LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj 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. He has heard from Kentucky, UConn, Illinois and Michigan already. Shannon, who has two seasons of eligibility left, previously tested the NBA pre-draft process last year before returning to Texas Tech. CHAMPAIGN In his first game back from concussion protocol, Terrence Shannon Jr. decided to put Illinois on his back. He had 26 points 24 in the second half and 10 in the final 4:24. Shannons been the Illinis closer this season in big games. There was a problem saving your notification. "I was there for my teammates. Illinois won for the 20th time this season, marking four straight 20-win seasons under head coach. Y29tJTJGbmV3cyUyRndhdGNoLWlsbGluaS1zZW5pb3JzLW1hdHRoZXctbWF5 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. It feels really good to not have to have a lot of weight on your shoulders. The Illini didnt seem too concerned. Here is a look at Terrence Shannon Jr., the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball guard and transfer from Texas Tech. Illinois beat Northwestern 66-62. I believe they can win any game without me and then any game with me. Next up, Illinois closes the regular season on the road Sunday at Big Ten regular-season champion and No. 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. A 6-foot-6 All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Mayer is second on the team in scoring with 12.6 points (14.2 in conference play) to go with 5.3 rebounds and leads the team with 39 blocks, which ranks No. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j TJ is really the one that got us back in the game right at the end there and then carried us in overtime, Mayer said. Illinois won for the first time in Big Ten play when allowing 70 or more points. 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. 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 Illinois is the Big Ten's winningest team in league play over the last four years with 55 conference wins. Illinois got its bucket-getter back and needed every bit of him. WebTerrence Shannon, Jr. (1) Guard - AWARDS Big 12 Championship All-Tournament Team (2022) Preseason All-Big 12 (2021-22) John R. Wooden Award Watch List Roster KVswXTsgcy5hc3luYyA9IHRydWU7CiAgICAvLyBsb2FkaW5nIHRoZSBldmVy Darlan will become the third player from the NBA Academy Africa to sign with the Ignite. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. They advanced to the Round of 32 this year after posting a 23-10 record. Those two have paid immediate dividends for an Illini team that had to replace 83 percent of the minutes from last season and 86 percent of the scoring from last years team. Please subscribe to keep reading. In its rematch against in-state rivals No. He later scored 23 in a home win over West Virginia (1/29/20). Mayer PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo 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.