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Ex-Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr., potential first-round NBA draft pick, not guilty of rape

Jun. 13, 2024 17:33 PM EDT

Former Illinois standout Terrence Shannon Jr., a potential first-round NBA draft pick, was found not guilty Thursday on a rape charge after a jury in Douglas County, Kansas, spent less than two hours deliberating the verdict. The 23-year-old Shannon was accused of committing sexual...

Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. ordered to stand trial on a rape charge in Kansas

May. 10, 2024 16:08 PM EDT

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas judge on Friday ordered University of Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. to stand trial on a rape charge following testimony from a woman who said she was “terrified” as she was being assaulted. Shannon, 23, of Champaign, Illinois,...

Donovan Clingan, UConn power back into Final Four behind 30-0 run in 77-52 rout of Illinois

Mar. 30, 2024 23:12 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Thirty points in a row — that's quite a run. The NCAA Tournament streak UConn is putting together is pretty, pretty impressive, too. The defending national champions scored 30 straight points to power their way back to the Final Four on Saturday...

UConn Huskies and Illinois Fighting Illini square off in Elite 8

Mar. 30, 2024 03:46 AM EDT

Illinois Fighting Illini (29-8, 17-6 Big Ten) vs. UConn Huskies (34-3, 21-2 Big East) Boston; Saturday, 6:09 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -8.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 1 UConn and No. 10 Illinois square off in the NCAA...

Illinois' Elite Eight run led by Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape charge, isn't talking to media

Mar. 29, 2024 18:43 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Illinois’ season could have ended up a lot different. The Illini opened the season thriving behind Terrence Shannon Jr., who established himself as one of the premier scorers in the nation. And then they were thrust into uncertainty in December when...

Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005

Mar. 29, 2024 01:42 AM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Illinois’ offense carried it through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Illini’s defense helped put them one victory away from the Final Four. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first...