Prior to prep school he attended Chicago's Lincoln Park High School for four years, playing both basketball and football. In its rematch against in-state rivals No. 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. Men's Basketball This staff landed on the latter, adding Matthew Mayer (Baylor) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (Texas Tech). 1 Purdue, the first time in school history Northwestern took down the top ranked AP team. Just hours later, the news was official. Illini Beat Michigan in 2OT Thriller on Senior Night KHMsIGVsKTsKICB9KSgpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KCjxub3NjcmlwdD4KICA8aW1n b20vbmV3cy93YXRjaC1pbGxpbmktc2VuaW9ycy1tYXR0aGV3LW1heWVyLWFu 21 Northwestern, Illinois played out one of the most disappointing first periods of basketball in 2022-23. 21 Northwestern, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood said. In-depth analysis. It certainly isn't the same group the college basketball world saw to open Carrington Valentine was often a target in his first year as a starter. Hes averaging a career-best 12.6 points, nearly three points better than last season (9.8). All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. More will surely be on the way. I just told them to just get the win. However, the Chicago native kicked it into high gear and steamrolled the Northwestern defense late in the contest. Texas Tech guard (and former Illini target) Terrence Shannon Jr. announced his commitment to Illinois on Friday. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv ZC10ZXJyZW5jZS1zaGFubm9uLWpyLSIKICB9KTsKICAoZnVuY3Rpb24oKSB7 That team effort gave the Illini just enough firepower to overcome a 31-point, 16-rebound double-double by Wolverine's center Hunter Dickinson, and 23 and 15 points, respectively, from guards Kobe Bufkin and Jett Howard. Terrence Shannon Jr., Illinois Fighting Illini, G - News, Stats, Bio There was a problem saving your notification. All it takes to reverse one bad half is one good half. Illinois had six dunks, all in regulation. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl It was a pretty easy call for Underwood to figure out who to go to late. Shannon gave Illinois a two-point lead with a strong take through the lane into a left-hand layup with 1:16 left. Mayer is out of eligibility, while Shannon has one remaining year of eligibility but its not clear at this point if he will utilize that year or begin his professional career. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 13 of his 21 points at the free-throw line (13-16). This particular situation has been win-win, even if its been an up-and-down season in Champaign. Just get him the ball and get out of the way. Its worked out pretty much as well as I could have hoped for, Mayer said. 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. Pinson played at Simeon Academy in Chicago, IL, and was also a member of the Mac Irvin Fire AAU program. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. Will Levis is one of the most popular prospects at this year's NFL Scouting Combine. WebTerrence Shannon Jr. News