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Ex-Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr., potential first-round NBA draft pick, not guilty of rape
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Here are some numbers that will help you get your March Madness fix for the Sweet 16
Sixteen may be sweet, but it isn’t the only relevant number as the NCAA Tournament heads into the regional semifinals. Here are some other numbers worth knowing for each team. These statistics will help you learn more about each of the remaining teams and could explain how some of...
Illinois finally gets past opening weekend of March Madness with 89-63 rout of Duquesne
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Illinois fans had been waiting since 2005 for their team to get back to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16. Their patience was finally rewarded. Coach Brad Underwood made a point to salute the ones who accompanied the team to Omaha for the first weekend of the...
Illinois Fighting Illini face the Duquesne Dukes in second round
Duquesne Dukes (25-11, 14-8 A-10) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (27-8, 17-6 Big Ten) Omaha, Nebraska; Saturday, 8:40 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -10; over/under is 148 BOTTOM LINE: No. 10 Illinois and Duquesne square off in the NCAA...
Illinois Fighting Illini and Duquesne Dukes meet in NCAA Tournament second round
Duquesne Dukes (25-11, 14-8 A-10) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (27-8, 17-6 Big Ten) Omaha, Nebraska; Saturday, 8:40 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -10; over/under is 148 BOTTOM LINE: No. 10 Illinois and Duquesne meet in the NCAA...
