With Shannon, getting to the paint and Mayer scoring from outside and in isolation. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Dain Dainja recorded eight points and four boards, Luke Goode added four points and Sencire Harris tallied an emphatic two on a monster dunk that shifted momentum in the Illini's favor late in the first half of the back-and-forth battle. 13 makes ties his career high, while 16 attempts marks a career-most. 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). Shannon is a 6-foot-6-inch, 215-pound guard from Chicago. Despite Illinois attempts at landing the former Chicago native, Shannon would ultimately pick Texas Tech as his landing spot. 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.. You dont know your teammates, for sure, and yet you have to coexist with them. 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. Limited Ads. You better have somebody when the game is on the line to go get a bucket when they take it away, Underwood said. Hopes seemed dashed just a week ago, but the tides started changing. Illinois is 5-5 all-time against Michigan in overtime and has won two straight. 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 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. You have permission to edit this article. He missed seven consecutive games from mid-December I just told them to just get the win. Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. reaches for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Monmouth, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas City Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) talks with assistant coach Chester Frazier before an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas City Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr., second from left, works the ball inside against Monmouth's Klemen Vuga (35) and Jack Holmstrom during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) is fouled by Monmouth's Myles Ruth, left, as Jack Holmstrom, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Kansas City's Allen David Mukeba Jr. (23) and Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. look to rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Eastern Illinois Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) passes as teammate Dain Dainja (42) and Eastern Illinois' Kyle Carlesimo pursue during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) works against Eastern Illinois' Caleb Donaldson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Eastern Illinois' Jermaine Hamlin (34) and Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. prepare to rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio). Illinois went on a 12-0 run from the 1:38 mark in the first overtime to the 3:43 mark in the second overtime, including a 7-0 run to end the first overtime. Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) shoots as Northwestern's Robbie Beran (31) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio). Both Shannon and Mayer will be honored prior to Thursdays game against Michigan for senior night. Its great. He splashed a 3, and then another one from the State Farm logo multiple feet behind the 3-point line. 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. MjI3MzMxMDEiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2lsbGlub2lzLnJpdmFscy5j 67 High Flyer Terrence Shannon (Texas Tech) Jr enter the transfer portal. 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. bGFzdCB2ZXJzaW9uCiAgICBzLnNyYyA9ICJodHRwczovL3MueWltZy5jb20v Hed spent the past six days in 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. 3-point attempts (5.9), 3-pointers made (2.1) and field goals attempted (9.5) than any other point in his college career. This particular situation has been win-win, even if its been an up-and-down season in Champaign. Illinois Terrence Shannon Jr. reacts during the second half of the teams NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Feb. 23 in Champaign. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov "The talent? The next possession he picked the pocket of Chase Audige for a transition layup. The lackluster Illini group that headed into the locker rooms was replaced by a team ready to fight. Shannons been the Illinis closer this season in big games. 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. Once Shannon entered his name into the transfer portal, there was hope that the Illini would get another shot. On a night where Illinois mustered 19 points in the first half, he dragged the offense across the finish line with his heater. 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). Check out the 2023 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament bracket, schedule, game times, TV and online live stream information. Its been great. In the transition to the National Football League, Levis has an advantage. He scored a career-high 30 points vs. Monmouth and had 29 points while tying the school "It came from Luke actually, not even coach, but I got it all within the offense and just been the player that I can be," Shannon said. A 6-foot-6 I love this situation that Im in and I put myself in.. Shannon had missed the last two games due to concussion protocol and in his return against the Wildcats, he scored a measly two points in the first half. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. CHAMPAIGN In his first game back from concussion protocol, Terrence Shannon Jr. decided to put Illinois on his back. Just made the best of my situation and there wasnt no looking back. Its been great since I got here.. 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. 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. 7 in the Big Ten, and 4.8 rebounds while shooting 44.1 percent from the field and 33.3 percent on 3-pointers. The Illinis leading scorer has missed back-to-back games in concussion protocol after getting hurt at Penn State last Tuesday. He was viewed by some as a potential second-round pick but will return to college to boost his draft stock for next year. Both players are in their first year at Illinois after transferring last offseason, Mayer from Baylor and Shannon from Texas Tech. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images). Feb 24, 2023. ZXItYW5kLXRlcnJlbmNlLXNoYW5ub24tanItJmM1PTIwMjI3MzMxMDEmY3Y9 21 Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday night. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Lawsuit: Normal police battered, arrested woman without cause, Lexington upsets Class 1A No. 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. Player News. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH 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. Illinois Terrence Shannon Jr. reacts during the second half of the teams NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Feb. 23 in Champaign. 21 Northwestern, Illinois head 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. He was named to the Big 12 Championship All-Tournament team after posting 11 points and 2.3 rebounds in three games. 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. Y29tJTJGbmV3cyUyRndhdGNoLWlsbGluaS1zZW5pb3JzLW1hdHRoZXctbWF5 Hes averaging more blocks (1.3), rebounds, (5.3). Get him the ball and get out of the way, Rodgers said. Follow us on Facebook! 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. Shannon has scored in double figures 23 times, with nine 20-point games. 21 Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday night. To me, thats a really scary thing. No change, Underwood said, when asked about Shannons status on Wednesday. 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. Levis spoke with Kentucky football spring practice begins Monday. 3 ranked player in the transfer portal, according to CBS Sports. 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. Podium No. JmMyPTcyNDE0NjkmYzc9aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZpbGxpbm9pcy5yaXZhbHMu 21 Northwestern, Orkin labels Champaign 11th-worst Bed Bug City in nation. Just get him the ball and get out of the way. 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 duo did what they have done all season in leading Illinois to a thrilling 91-87 double-overtime victory over Michigan at State Farm Center. As hard as he coaches us, we have his back and none of us like to lose. WebLatest on Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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. Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. shoots over Michigan's Kobe Bufkin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday. Add Your Blog Posts Here; Player News Archive; Player News RSS Flick: The original Jake? Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Hed spent the past six days in concussion protocol and was cleared before the shootaround. 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 duo did what they have done all season in leading Illinois to a thrilling 91-87 double-overtime victory over Michigan at State Farm Center. Z3JlZW4gdmVyc2lvbiBvZiBjcy5qcyBzbyB3ZSBhbHdheXMgaGF2ZSB0aGUg Illinois' 55 Big Ten wins over the last four years are the program's most ever over a four-year stretch. 1; Knicks, Lakers make a jump, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He averaged a career-best 12.9 points with 4.0 rebounds on 44.8% shooting and 35.7% 3-point shooting. (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. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy 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.. 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. 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ZC10ZXJyZW5jZS1zaGFubm9uLWpyLSIKICB9KTsKICAoZnVuY3Rpb24oKSB7 I wasnt too worried about that. b20vbmV3cy93YXRjaC1pbGxpbmktc2VuaW9ycy1tYXR0aGV3LW1heWVyLWFu Shannon is averaging a team-best 17.1 points per game, 4.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists. 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. This post originally appeared on Rookie Wire! The longest game in the series was in 1984 when Illinois beat Michigan, 75-66, in four overtimes in Champaign. 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. 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. 19 Illinois erased a 15-point second-half deficit to beat No. Its very hard and Im very appreciative of the fact that both of those young men came in and became great teammates. The Illini's .882 winning percentage at State Farm Center this season is its best home winning percentage since the 2005-06 season (15-1, .938). Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. After being down 16 with 11:11 left, all of a sudden the Illini were down two with 3:56 left. If they shoot, try and get the rebound and get it back to him.". b21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+CgoK, {{ timeAgo('2023-03-01 15:19:47 -0600') }}, Enjoying OrangeandBlueNews? That performance included multiple 3s off the dribble and some drives to the rim. 13 player coming out of Florida. Its never been about them. NBA Power Rankings: Bucks remain No. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. With Shannon now in the picture, the Illini figure to be among the favorites in the Big Ten next year. In its rematch against in-state rivals No. By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2023. In its rematch against in-state rivals No. He has heard from Kentucky, UConn, Illinois and Michigan already. 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. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onIllinois Fighting Illini and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. The announcement comes just The Illini didnt seem too concerned. It was Mayer who got Illinois going at the beginning of the game and then at the beginning of the decisive second overtime period. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. (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. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg He set his career scoring high in a trip home to Chicago, tallying 24 points at DePaul (12/4/19). 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. We might have lost some, but I dont regret anything. This is the most consistent that Ive ever been in my college career; whether thats class, treatment, on the court, film. The Texas Tech men's basketball will have a new look Tuesday. And what I love most about his game is the versatility he has to play and defend multiple positions. He's an athletic, powerful wing who is aggressive on both ends of the floor and is electric in transition. I believe they can win any game without me and then any game with me. Theyre playing better as well. College/Prep Sports Reporter Illinois His email is srichey@news-gazette.com, and you can follow him on Twitter (@srrichey). dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q Shannon, who has two seasons of eligibility left, previously tested the NBA pre-draft process last year before returning to Texas Tech. "He's an all-league caliber player, and he rose to that occasion tonight," Underwood said. College basketball analyst Robbie Hummel criticized the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team for shooting too many 3-point shots. July 7, 2021 9:18 pm ET. 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. 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.