Last chance! JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 He was viewed as one of the top players in the transfer market this year and was said to have received interest from Kentucky and Michigan among other programs. "It was good," Shannon said. 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. Time flies when your Cats are in good hands. 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). Unique first half, said head coach Brad Underwood. Theyre unbelievable teammates. Mayer has scored 20+ points seven times this season. Shannon gave Illinois a two-point lead with a strong take through the lane into a left-hand layup with 1:16 left. Against Michigan was one of the first times it happened over the course of the same night. MjI3MzMxMDEiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2lsbGlub2lzLnJpdmFscy5j Shannon took over in the second half and was unstoppable in driving to the rim, drawing six fouls in the process. Game Recap: Men's Basketball | March 2, 2023, Highlights | Photo Gallery| Press Conference | Box Score (PDF). Get him the ball and get out of the way, Rodgers said. However, the Chicago native kicked it into high gear and steamrolled the Northwestern defense late in the contest. 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. 7 in the Big Ten, and 4.8 rebounds while shooting 44.1 percent from the field and 33.3 percent on 3-pointers. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. #MacIrvinFire. There was a problem saving your notification. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Everybody can watch that on film. 3. Illinois Terrence Shannon Jr. reacts during the second half of the teams NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Feb. 23 in Champaign. While he could have already made the jump to the league, hes proven that 21 Northwestern, Orkin labels Champaign 11th-worst Bed Bug City in nation. CiAgICB2YXIgcyA9IGRvY3VtZW50LmNyZWF0ZUVsZW1lbnQoInNjcmlwdCIp Terrence Shannon Jr. expresses confidence Illinois basketball can 'win any game'. So I mean, its something hes been doing for us all year. Men's Basketball
Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. That was UCLA Terrence, that was early season Terrence, Underwood said. You can cancel at any time. "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. Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. shoots over Michigan's Kobe Bufkin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday. Terrence Shannon Jr. had one thing on his mind. He scored a career-high 30 points vs. Monmouth and had 29 points while tying the school Shannon will be the sixth member of Illinois2022 recruit class that ranks 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. 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. 1 Purdue, the first time in school history Northwestern took down the top ranked AP team. I have great teammates, great coaches. In its rematch against in-state rivals No. "That's about it. 21 Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday night. Both players are in their first year at Illinois after transferring last offseason, Mayer from Baylor and Shannon from Texas Tech. Illinois had two options when the game got tense in overtime and possessions lengthened. The next possession he picked the pocket of Chase Audige for a transition layup. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Follow Anderson Kimball on Twitter at: byAndy Kimball. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Hunter Dickinson, right, and Jett Howard, left, tie up Illinois' Ty Rodgers during the second overtime period of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won in double overtime 91-87. No matter what the deficit is, were gonna try to come back and win the game. 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. In its rematch against in-state rivals No. Terrence Shannon Jr. missed eight games during the 2021-22 season at Texas Tech due to a back injury. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 13 of his 21 points at the free-throw line (13-16). One of the transfer portals most intriguing names, Terrence Shannon Jr, announced on Friday that he will be transferring to the Illini. Shannon Jr. made an impact right away with the Red Raiders, starting in 21 of 29 games during his freshman season. Thats when things changed. The longest game in the series was in 1984 when Illinois beat Michigan, 75-66, in four overtimes in Champaign. The Associated Press. Texas Tech was knocked out of the 2022 NCAA Tournament on Thursday night in a 78-73 loss to Duke in the Sweet 16. Shannons length and skills on defense make him a perfect 3-and-D candidate. Despite Illinois dominant history against Northwestern, Thursday nights triumph was special, and a statement victory to the rest of the conference. Hes averaging a career-best 12.6 points, nearly three points better than last season (9.8). He was viewed by some as a potential second-round pick but will return to college to boost his draft stock for next year. 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. GOAT Stats: Where does Michael Jordan rank all-time in each category? Illinois is 5-5 all-time against Michigan in overtime and has won two straight. 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. In-depth analysis. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh Illinois (19-10, 10-8 Big Ten) appears on the way to the NCAA Tournament for a third consecutive season. Thursday was the first time both had over 20 points in the same game. 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. 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. I had no idea what to expect, I had no idea pregame if he was going to play. 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 21 small forward in the nation and the No. From our standpoint, a coaching standpoint, we have to make sure they fit, that theyre the right guy, that theyre good people, all the things that are important to us. By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2023 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. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg Hed spent the past six days in concussion protocol and was cleared before the shootaround. Shannon earned a spot on the Big 12 All-Tournament Team after scoring 15 points in the quarterfinal win over Iowa State (3/10/22) and netting 14 in the title game vs. Kansas (3/12/22). Add Your Blog Posts Here; Player News Archive; Player News RSS (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. CHAMPAIGN It was hours before Illinois took on No. WebLatest on Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN 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. The portal is hard. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. bGFzdCB2ZXJzaW9uCiAgICBzLnNyYyA9ICJodHRwczovL3MueWltZy5jb20v As both squads came back onto the court for the start of the second half, Illinois emerged as a pack spearheaded by an in-form Shannon. Shannon, who has two seasons of eligibility left, previously tested the NBA pre-draft process last year before returning to Texas Tech. I love this situation that Im in and I put myself in.. July 7, 2021 9:18 pm ET. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv Shannon and the Will Levis is one of the most popular prospects at this year's NFL Scouting Combine. Shannon had an and-one and brought the Illini back to force double overtime. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Hes an all-league caliber player and he rose to that occasion tonight and we needed every point and every defensive effort.. The Texas Tech men's basketball will have a new look Tuesday. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg Shannon potentially finished his Red Raiders career with eight points and two rebounds on 4-9 shooting. You know, we didnt run spread very much, we were still in the early process of that. 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. Shannon's out again Monday against the Gophers after he was still under concussion protocol, according to the team. So you are betting on yourself, but youre also having to believe in that program. They advanced to the Round of 32 this year after posting a 23-10 record. This staff landed on the latter, adding Matthew Mayer (Baylor) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (Texas Tech). We always believe were in the game until the buzzer goes off. 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. This is everything that I wanted it to be, Shannon said. ZXItYW5kLXRlcnJlbmNlLXNoYW5ub24tanItJmM1PTIwMjI3MzMxMDEmY3Y9 Each of the eight Illini that played more than 2 minutes contributed offensively. 21 Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday night. Illinois Terrence Shannon Jr. reacts during the second half of the teams NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Feb. 23 in Champaign. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Matthew Mayer scored 24 points, Terrence Shannon Jr. added 21 and Illinois held off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime on Thursday night. He was also the No. CHAMPAIGN When Brad Underwood and his coaching staff dove into the transfer portal in the offseason, they knew they had specific needs to address, whether with multi-year guys who offered a blend of instant impact and long-term development or with one-year options to sustain the momentum of the program. Its been about us. They combined for 39 points in the teams second-half comeback against Northwestern, with the last two games of the season at the State Farm Center providing a glimpse of what it can look like when both are playing well. Im very, very thankful for both of their times here in the program. Illinois beat Northwestern 66-62. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images). Before spring practice begins, let's hit the reset button with a refresher on Time for our weekly recruiting update presented by our friend Andy Luedecke atMyPerfectFranchise. Illinois Fighting Illini news fromFanSided Daily, Illinois Basketball: Illini receive Crystal Ball Prediction for top transfer portal player, Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Terrence Shannon Jr, Illinois Football: 30 Greatest Players of All-Time, Illinois Football: Illini finish with a successful 2022 NFL Draft, Blue Man Group Makes Appearance at 2022 NFL Draft, Illinois Basketball: Patience will be key early on for Illini fans. Just get him the ball and get out of the way. Shannon has scored 20+ points in a team-leading 10 games this season. Thats about it, man. 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. With Shannon, getting to the paint and Mayer scoring from outside and in isolation. It was a pretty easy call for Underwood to figure out who to go to late. 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. 67 High Flyer Terrence Shannon (Texas Tech) Jr enter the transfer portal. Then he and Matthew Mayer scored all of the teams points in the final period to close a 91-87 win over Michigan. He was also tabbed to the 2021-22 John R. Wooden Award Watch List and Naismith Award Watch List during the preseason. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Then if he messes up a couple times, then its my turn. Truly know them. Using his expertise, he helps others Will Levis was Kentucky's starting quarterback for two seasons as the Wildcats switched to a pro-style offense. By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2023. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy Bloomington woman charged with battery of BPD officer, Settlement reached in lawsuit against former Normal police officer, Rivian employee alleges racial discrimination in federal lawsuit, Kindred: Former Bloomington star DMitri Dunson-Riggs giving back to game he loves, Kindred: Former players unite in support of Lincoln girls basketball team. Banchero exploded for 16 points alone in the third quarter to lead the Magic to a win over the Hornets. Mi4wJmNqPTEmY3NfdWNmcj0wIiAvPgo8L25vc2NyaXB0Pgo8IS0tIEVuZCBj 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. Here is a look at Terrence Shannon Jr., the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball guard and transfer from Texas Tech. Shannons been the Illinis closer this season in big games. 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. Illinois sensed Shannon was on a heater and planned accordingly. I was a top recruit so pretty much every school would have taken me. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf 19 Illinois erased a 15-point second-half deficit to beat No. "He's an all-league caliber player, and he rose to that occasion tonight," Underwood said. 1; Knicks, Lakers make a jump, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I usually dont start guys that have been out for a week or longer, so he came off the bench and I thought his defense on (Audige) was every bit as good as his offense. So it was the same thing. Coach Brad built a culture within our team to never give up, Shannon said. This is the most consistent that Ive ever been in my college career; whether thats class, treatment, on the court, film. Teammates such as freshman guard Ty Rodgers made one thing very clear when playing alongside a red-hot Shannon. Y29tJTJGbmV3cyUyRndhdGNoLWlsbGluaS1zZW5pb3JzLW1hdHRoZXctbWF5 Illinois won for the first time in Big Ten play when allowing 70 or more points. Check out the 2023 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament bracket, schedule, game times, TV and online live stream information. Both Shannon and Mayer will be honored prior to Thursdays game against Michigan for senior night. It feels really good to not have to have a lot of weight on your shoulders. Shannon is averaging a team-best 17.1 points per game, 4.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists. There was tons of time on the clock and I never count us out and I feel like everybody had that mindset to not give up. Player News. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm 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. A day after suffering a 78-73 loss to Duke, the Texas Tech men's basketball team may be without the services of a key contributor.. Terrence Shannon, Jr., who finished with eight points in the defeat, confirmed to the Avalanche-Journal on Friday that he is entering the transfer portal but still considering a 3-point attempts (5.9), 3-pointers made (2.1) and field goals attempted (9.5) than any other point in his college career. Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball broadcaster Deon Thomas compared current Illini guard Sencire Harris to former Illini guard Luther Head. 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, 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. Next up, Illinois closes the regular season on the road Sunday at Big Ten regular-season champion and No. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. "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. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov You have permission to edit this article. 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. Levis spoke with Kentucky football spring practice begins Monday. Please check your email for a confirmation. If (Northwestern) shoots it, try to get the rebound and get it back to him.. Luke Goode had told Shannon to be aggressive, and once the first one rained, it poured. When Illinois assistant Tim Anderson first met Terrence Shannon Jr., he was a baby. Mayer leads the team and ranks sixth in the Big Ten with 62 three-pointers. Texas Tech guard (and former Illini target) Terrence Shannon Jr. announced his commitment to Illinois on Friday. Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) in an NCAA basketball game at State Farm Center in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. 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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. WebIllinis seniors Matthew Mayer and Terrence Shannon Jr. spoke to the media ahead of the game. The Illini dropped to 0-3 in league play after that game, then proceeded to win seven of their next eight games. Flick: The original Jake? It seems Illinois could have two possible closers with Mayer and Shannon. 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. 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