You have permission to edit this article. When Illinois assistant Tim Anderson first met Terrence Shannon Jr., he was a baby. I love this situation that Im in and I put myself in.. Shannon has tested out the NBA Draft Combine in the past, so he knows what this is all about. Its worked out pretty much as well as I could have hoped for, Mayer said. "We needed every point and every defensive effort. Shannon Jr. made an impact right away with the Red Raiders, starting in 21 of 29 games during his freshman season. However, the Chicago native kicked it into high gear and steamrolled the Northwestern defense late in the contest. Both players are in their first year at Illinois after transferring last offseason, Mayer from Baylor and Shannon from Texas Tech. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. This staff landed on the latter, adding Matthew Mayer (Baylor) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (Texas Tech). That performance included multiple 3s off the dribble and some drives to the rim. 13 makes ties his career high, while 16 attempts marks a career-most. Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. Will Not Play at Indiana on Head Coach Brad Underwood announced Tuesday that Terrence Shannon Jr. has signed a Big Ten Tender of Financial Aid with the University of Illinois and is joining the I had no idea what to expect, I had no idea pregame if he was going to play. 5 in the Big Ten. Illinois is 5-5 all-time against Michigan in overtime and has won two straight. He also leads the Illini with 39 blocks, helping this year's team break the school record for blocked shots in a season. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Terrence Shannon Jr. (G) Stats, News, Rumors, Bio, Video - Yahoo! CiAgICB2YXIgcyA9IGRvY3VtZW50LmNyZWF0ZUVsZW1lbnQoInNjcmlwdCIp "That's about it. Illinois' Sencire Harris, left, Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) and RJ Melendez celebrate the team's 91-87 double overtime win over Michigan with fans after an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Kobe Bufkin (2) blocks the shot of Illinois' Sencire Harris during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Sencire Harris (1) drives to the basket as Michigan's Kobe Bufkin defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Kobe Bufkin shoots over Illinois' Coleman Hawkins as RJ Melendez watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Jett Howard (13) dunks the ball as Illinois' Matthew Mayer (24) and Coleman Hawkins watch during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Dug McDaniel (0) fouls Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. as Kobe Bufkin also defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) drives the basket and fouls Michigan's Kobe Bufkin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. strips Michigan's Hunter Dickinson of the ball as Dain Dainja also defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Dain Dainja dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Dain Dainja shoots over Michigan's Hunter Dickinson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) passes as Michigan's Joey Baker defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Illinois' Matthew Mayer shoots as Michigan's Hunter Dickinson defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Jett Howard remains on the bench after his team's 91-87 loss to Illinois after an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1) scores over Illinois' Coleman Hawkins (33) and 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. News A few hours later, the emotions were much different. 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. Shannon WebGet the latest on Illinois Fighting Illini G Terrence Shannon Jr. including news, stats, videos, and more on CBSSports.com Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. shoots over Michigan's Kobe Bufkin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday. Thursday was the first time both had over 20 points in the same game. Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball broadcaster Deon Thomas compared current Illini guard Sencire Harris to former Illini guard Luther Head. 1-ranked Decatur Lutheran; NCHS falls to Class 4A No. The last time Kentucky played Arkansas, it didn't go well for the Wildcats. Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. passes during the first half of a game against Eastern Illinois on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Eastern Illinois' Kinyon Hodges (10) strips the ball from Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) works the ball inside against Eastern Illinois' Sincere Malone (5), Kinyon Hodges (10) and Rodolfo Bolis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) loses the ball as Quincy's Jamaurie Coakley (4), Paul Zilinskas, left, and Mason Wujek defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. passes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Quincy Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Quincy Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) defends as Quincy's Jamaurie Coakley looks for a passing outlet during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) defends as Quincy's Jamaurie Coakley advances the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. grabs a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Quincy Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio). Z3JlZW4gdmVyc2lvbiBvZiBjcy5qcyBzbyB3ZSBhbHdheXMgaGF2ZSB0aGUg Shannon has scored in double figures 23 times, with nine 20-point games. CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) Terrence Shannon Jr. remains day-to-day recovering from a concussion heading into Thursdays game against No. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. That was UCLA Terrence, that was early season Terrence, Underwood said. Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) shoots as Northwestern's Robbie Beran (31) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio). Its been about us. Shannon has scored in double figures 23 times, with nine 20-point games. Shannon is averaging a team-best 17.1 points per game, 4.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists. "I was there for my teammates. Hopes seemed dashed just a week ago, but the tides started changing. 19 Illinois erased a 15-point second-half deficit to beat No. Terrence Shannon Jr. and His Mom Say Goodbye to Red Raider Nation Rob Breaux Published: April 7, 2022 Getty Images Terrence Shannon Jr. was a Red Raider for three seasons before entering the transfer portal after Texas Tech was eliminated from the 2022 NCAA Tournament. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Follow Anderson Kimball on Twitter at: byAndy Kimball. 67 High Flyer Terrence Shannon (Texas Tech) Jr enter the transfer portal. 8 UCLA in November. Watching Boo Buie score 22 points and witnessing Illinois shooting 0-11 from three all resulted in an extremely muted State Farm Center heading into halftime. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It is the Illini's most dunks in Big Ten play this season and one away from the season high of seven, set against Lindenwood and Bethune-Cookman. "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. He was viewed by some as a potential second-round pick but will return to college to boost his draft stock for next year. With Shannon now in the picture, the Illini figure to be among the favorites in the Big Ten next year. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Illinois hosts Michigan on Senior The longest game in the series was in 1984 when Illinois beat Michigan, 75-66, in four overtimes in Champaign. Then if he messes up a couple times, then its my turn. It seems Illinois could have two possible closers with Mayer and Shannon. 7 in the country and No. All it takes to reverse one bad half is one good half. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onIllinois Fighting Illini and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. With Shannon, getting to the paint and Mayer scoring from outside and in isolation. Illinois' Coleman Hawkins, right, looks for a passing outlet as Northwestern's Tydus Verhoeven (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern coach Chris Collins shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie, left, talks with an official after having his jersey torn during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Dain Dainja (42) works the ball against Northwestern's Matthew Nicholson (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois coach Brad Underwood applaudds before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Matthew Mayer (24) brings the ball up during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio). Unique first half, said head coach Brad Underwood. 21 Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday night. On Friday morning, 247Sports put in three Crystal Ball Predictions that Illinois would be the landing spot. Illinois' Sencire Harris defends during the first half against Northwestern on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois' Sencire Harris (1) shoots as Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie (4) dribbles the ball as Illinois' Jayden Epps (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Sencire Harris (1) dunks as Northwestern's Matthew Nicholson (34) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern coach Chris Collins reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer (13) shoots as Illinois' Jayden Epps (3) and Ty Rodgers (20) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Chase Audige (1) signals during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie, second from the right, shoots as Illinois' Sencire Harris (1), Coleman Hawkins (33), and Matthew Mayer, left, defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) shoots during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Matthew Nicholson, right, is defended by Illinois' Coleman Hawkins during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Jayden Epps (3) dribbles as Northwestern's Ty Berry (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) claps during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie (4) claps during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie, right, works the ball against Illinois' Jayden Epps, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Matthew Mayer (24) and Coleman Hawkins (33) vie for a rebound against Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer, middle, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Boo Buie shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Chase Audige (1) dribbles during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois coach Brad Underwood shouts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Coleman Hawkins (33) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. warms up for an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern coach Chris Collins looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Jayden Epps (3) dribbles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Robbie Beran warms up for an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Matthew Mayer (24) works against Northwestern's Chase Audige (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Ty Rodgers (20) waits for play to resume during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) passes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio), Northwestern's Robbie Beran (31) vies for a rebound against Illinois' Matthew Mayer, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio). 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. 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. (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. Illinois (19-10, 10-8 Big Ten) appears on the way to the NCAA Tournament for a third consecutive season. Illinois holds off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime | AP News To me, thats a really scary thing. 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. 21 Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday night. Definitely at the beginning of the year when I was playing bad, that was wearing on me heavy, just feeling like a disappointment and stuff. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Texas Tech has cleared junior Terrence Shannon Jr. to return to play for the Red Raiders after being held out of the team's first three games during a review of eligibility rules. Texas Tech Guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) looks on during basketball practice on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at the Dustin R. Womble Basketball Center in Lubbock, Texas. College/Prep Sports Reporter Illinois 67 High Flyer Terrence Shannon (Texas Tech) Jr enter the transfer portal. Those two have paid immediate dividends for an Illini team that had to replace 83 percent of the minutes from last season and 86 percent of the scoring from last years team.