Terrence Shannon Jr.
Terrence Shannon Jr. (born July 30, 2000) is an American college basketball player for the Illinois Fighting Illini of the Big Ten Conference. He previously played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Early life and high school career. Shannon was interested in basketball from a young age, especially after experiencing a growth spurt early in high school. He attended Lincoln Park High School in Chicago, averaging 15 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game as a senior. Shannon was also a receiver on the school's football team. After having no NCAA Division I basketball scholarship  offers by the end of his senior season, he reclassified to the 2019 class and moved to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He drew attention from college programs due to his success with Mac Irvin Fire on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit. A four-star recruit, he originally committed to DePaul before switching his commitment to Texas Tech. He chose the Red Raiders over offers from DePaul, Florida State, Georgetown and Illinois. College career. On December 4, 2019, Shannon recorded a freshman season-high 24 points and eight rebounds in a 65–60 overtime loss to DePaul. As a freshman, he  averaged 9.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, earning Big 12 All-Freshman Team honors. Entering his sophomore season, Shannon was named to the Julius Erving Award watch list. As a sophomore, he averaged 12.9 points, 4 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game, earning Third Team All-Big 12 honors. On April 8, 2021, Shannon declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. He ultimately returned to Texas Tech. On November 7, Shannon was suspended indefinitely due to an eligibility review. He was reinstated on November 17, after missing three games. As a junior, he averaged 10.4  points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.8 steals per game. On March 25, 2022, Shannon entered the transfer portal. On April 29, 2022, he committed to Illinois. Personal life. Shannon is the son of Treanette Redding and Terrence Shannon Sr. His father, attended training camp with the Detroit Pistons in 2004.