#MacIrvinFire. WebIllinis seniors Matthew Mayer and Terrence Shannon Jr. spoke to the media ahead of the game. 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. CHAMPAIGN In his first game back from concussion protocol, Terrence Shannon Jr. decided to put Illinois on his back. He also carried Illinois to a win that likely solidifies its spot in the NCAA Tournament. "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. Mayer leads the team and ranks sixth in the Big Ten with 62 three-pointers. July 7, 2021 9:18 pm ET. Shannon will be the sixth member of Illinois2022 recruit class that ranks No. More will surely be on the way. 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. Lawsuit: Normal police battered, arrested woman without cause, Lexington upsets Class 1A No. Shannon found out, and then walked over and hugged teammate Coleman Hawkins. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onIllinois Fighting Illini and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Shannon was a four-star, top-100 recruit in the class of 2019 who spent his final season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. The Illinis leading scorer has missed back-to-back games in concussion protocol after getting hurt at Penn State last Tuesday. After an earlier injury leaving Shannon away from the court for the past two matches, Shannon came back swinging to defeat Northwestern this Thursday. Shannon has scored in double figures 23 times, with nine 20-point games. 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). No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Your account has an invalid email address. Reports indicate that a return to Texas Tech is on the table. Brad Underwood and the Illini staff were already having one of the greatest offseasons in Illinois basketball history, and it just got even better today. No matter what the deficit is, were gonna try to come back and win the game. Those two have taken turns leading the Illinis offense over the course of Big Ten play. Tipoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT on FOX. https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2022/04/29/texas-tech-terrence-shannon-jr-transfer-illinois/, All-American Kofi Cockburn to hire agent, declare for NBA draft, Bulls' DeMar DeRozan explains what he likes most about Ayo Dosunmu, DeMar DeRozan pulled up to watch Illinois retire Ayo Dosunmu's jersey, The 101 greatest nicknames in NBA history, NBA All-Star Game: The 45 rookies to make the annual showcase game, Grizzlies vs. Nuggets: Lineups, betting odds, injuries, TV info for Friday, NBA Rookie of the Year 2023: The updated odds at the midseason point, 2022 All-NBA teams: The 15 superstars named All-NBA selections. 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. You better have somebody when the game is on the line to go get a bucket when they take it away, Underwood said. Freshman Ty Rodgers and sophomore RJ Melendez also scored in double-figures for the Illini. He was named to the Big 12 Championship All-Tournament team after posting 11 points and 2.3 rebounds in three games. Underwood searched for those scoring qualities when he got both of them out of the portal, harking back to his Kansas State days as an assistant when Jacob Pullen or Michael Beasley would be go-to guys for the Wildcats in crunch time. The junior shoots a career 45.6% from the floor and 35.1% from three-point range. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Illinois sensed Shannon was on a heater and planned accordingly. 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 walked through the tunnel and took a quick look around before quietly going through warmups in his headphones. We might have lost some, but I dont regret anything. He also leads the Illini with 39 blocks, helping this year's team break the school record for blocked shots in a season. Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) in an NCAA basketball game at State Farm Center in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Here is a look at the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern men's basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Illinois. 1 Purdue, the first time in school history Northwestern took down the top ranked AP team. Texas Tech guard (and former Illini target) Terrence Shannon Jr. announced his commitment to Illinois on Friday. The longest game in the series was in 1984 when Illinois beat Michigan, 75-66, in four overtimes in Champaign. Its worked out pretty much as well as I could have hoped for, Mayer said. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Coach Brad built a culture within our team to never give up, Shannon said. Everybody can watch that on film. 3-point attempts (5.9), 3-pointers made (2.1) and field goals attempted (9.5) than any other point in his college career. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl 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. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, By Anderson Kimball Shannon leads Illinois in scoring with 17.1 points, which ranks No. Shannon tallied double digits in 22 games with five 20-point contests and recorded his first career double-double with season highs of 23 points and 10 rebounds in a victory at LSU (1/30/21). If they shoot, try and get the rebound and get it back to him.". Its been about us. Shannon has tested out the NBA Draft Combine in the past, so he knows what this is all about. This news comes on the heels of what surfaced on Thursday night when LSU point guard Xavier Pinson put his name in the transfer portal and was quickly linked to the Cats. Shannons been the Illinis closer this season in big games. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go He looked a lot like the player who had a 29-point outburst in a win over a top-10 UCLA team in Las Vegas in November. 2023 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, Illini Beat Michigan in 2OT Thriller on Senior Night, Senior Night for Illini Thursday vs. Michigan. He missed seven consecutive games from mid-December The Illinis newest member was the No. Both transfers who have impacted our program at an extremely high level and come from winning programs, Underwood said. Flick: The original Jake? 21 small forward in the nation and the No. PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo This is everything that I wanted it to be, Shannon said. 21 Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday night. WebLatest on Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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. 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).