Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. was charged with rape in December. After suing the school to allow him to play, he has been one of the best men’s basketball players in the country.
Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has been one of the best players in the NCAA tournament. He was charged with rape in December and sued the school after it suspended him from the team. BOSTON — Terrence Shannon Jr. deflected a pass, collected the ball and stormed down the floor, a blur of Illinois orange. His emphatic dunk with less than 30 seconds left Thursday night ended Iowa State’s hopes of winning and applied the finishing touch to another surpassing performance.
Coach Brad Underwood, whom the university has made clear had nothing to do with Shannon’s suspension or reinstatement, has answered questions about Shannon throughout the season. Other school leaders have been reticent. Approached for comment early Friday morning outside the Illini locker room, Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman said, “Not today.”In December, the Douglas County district attorney issued a warrant for Shannon’s arrest and charged him with one count of rape.
On Dec. 28, Shannon traveled to Lawrence, Kan., turned himself into authorities, posted bail and returned to campus, the school said in a statement. Illinois suspended him from all team activities. For star players, speaking with reporters in the locker room and behind a dais are part of the NCAA tournament rhythm. Underwood said he saw no issue with Shannon’s absence.
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