Terrence Shannon Jr. stands at a height of 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall.
The American college basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. plays for the Illinois Fighting Illini of the Big Ten Conference. He previously played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
A native of Chicago, Illinois, Shannon attended Lincoln Park High School in Chicago, averaging 15 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game as a senior.
Shannon was also a receiver on the school’s football team. After having no NCAA Division I basketball scholarship offers by the end of his senior season, he reclassified to the 2019 class and moved to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
A four-star recruit, he originally committed to DePaul before switching his commitment to Texas Tech. He chose the Red Raiders over offers from DePaul, Florida State, Georgetown and Illinois.
On April 8, 2021, Shannon declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. He ultimately returned to Texas Tech.
On November 7, Shannon was suspended indefinitely due to an eligibility review. He was reinstated on November 17, after missing three games. As a junior, he averaged 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.8 steals per game.
On March 25, 2022, Shannon entered the transfer portal. He then committed to Illinois on April 29, 2022.