History of Terrence Shannon Jr. in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 12, 2024

Terrence Edward Shannon Jr. is a retired American college basketball player. He concluded his collegiate career playing for the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Big Ten Conference. Prior to joining the Illini, Shannon played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

July 30, 2000: Terrence Shannon Jr. is Born

Terrence Edward Shannon Jr. was born on July 30, 2000. He would go on to become an American college basketball player.

2004: Terrence Shannon Sr. Attends Detroit Pistons Training Camp

Terrence Shannon Jr.'s father, Terrence Shannon Sr., attended training camp with the Detroit Pistons.

December 4, 2019: Shannon Scores Freshman Season-High 24 Points

Terrence Shannon Jr. recorded a freshman season-high 24 points and eight rebounds in a 65–60 overtime loss to DePaul.

2019: Shannon Reclassifies and Transfers to IMG Academy

Having received no NCAA Division I basketball scholarship offers by the end of his senior year of high school, Terrence Shannon Jr. reclassified to the 2019 class and moved to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

January 30, 2021: Shannon Records First Career Double-Double

Terrence Shannon Jr. registered his first career double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds against LSU.

April 8, 2021: Shannon Declares for the NBA Draft but Returns to Texas Tech

Terrence Shannon Jr. declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. He ultimately returned to Texas Tech for a third season.

March 25, 2022: Shannon Enters the NCAA Transfer Portal

Terrence Shannon Jr. entered the NCAA transfer portal.

April 29, 2022: Shannon Commits to Illinois

Terrence Shannon Jr. committed to play basketball for the University of Illinois.

September 9, 2023: Shannon Allegedly Assaults a Woman

Terrence Shannon Jr. allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at the Jayhawk Cafe in the early morning.

2023: Shannon Declares for the NBA Draft but Returns to Illinois

Following his first season at Illinois, Terrence Shannon Jr. declared for the 2023 NBA draft and played in the NBA draft combine. He later withdrew from the draft and returned to Illinois for a second season and his fifth season overall.

January 3, 2024: Details of Investigation Revealed

It was revealed that no video surveillance or witnesses saw the alleged assault take place, and none of the KU basketball players present had been interviewed until this date.

January 12, 2024: Shannon's Hearing Ends Inconclusively

Terrence Shannon Jr.'s first hearing regarding the alleged assault ended inconclusively, with the judge deferring to make a ruling. Most of the basketball team attended in support.