Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Decision Day
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 22, 2024
Today is decision day for top 25 guard Jeremiah Fears; the ESPN nationally ranked and the four-star guard will make his college destination final this afternoon in Arizona at 2 p.m. CT.
The 6-foot-3 guard has been tight-lipped about where he is going to end up. Those close to the situation feel it is a three-team race between Illinois, Ole Miss, and Providence.
“Back to who we were” - Illini Welcome Back High-Speed Transition With Terrence Shannon Jr.
After just two practices, the Illinois high-powered fast break was suddenly back in a 23-point blowout win over Rutgers with the return of potential All-American guard Terrence Shannon Jr.
Matthew Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
PHOTO CREDIT: Matthew Stevens/IlliniGuys.com
January 21, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Gentlemen, restart your engines.
After just two team practices following a three-week internal suspension, Terrence Shannon Jr. was back behind the wheel of the Illinois high velocity transition game in an 86-63 blowout win over Rutgers in front of a sold-out State Farm Center crowd.
Shannon Returns, But Illini Team Effort Dominates Rutgers
By IlliniGuys Staff January 21, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Sturdy's Illini BB Preview - Rutgers
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio, Resident Illini-Uber Insider
January 21, 2024
The Illini are back in action on Sunday as they try to get the sweep of Rutgers in a Big Ten play. The Illini beat the Scarlet Knights in Piscataway back in December by a 76-58 score and will hope to duplicate that performance.
But of course, that’s not the big story. Illini guard Terrence Shannon returned to practice on Friday afternoon and will come off of the bench on Sunday following an injunction granted by the US Federal Court that allows him to play while he is facing charges in Kansas.
"The courts decided that Terrence Shannon gets back to full status immediately,” Brad Underwood said. “When Josh informed me of that decision, we had a late 4 p.m. practice and Terrence was available for that practice. Terrence will not start Sunday against Rutgers and will begin the integration process.”
Shannon was averaging almost 22 points per game through 11 games for Illinois and may have an even bigger impact on the defensive end, an area where the Illini have struggled during his suspension.
Here’s what we expect.
Freshman Big Ten Guards - Transfer Portal Radically Impacts Playing Time
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 21, 2024
The transfer portal has really changed the game for incoming college freshman basketball players. Make no mistake: there is definitely a place for them in today's collegiate game. But in scouring the Big Ten, most of them are waiting their turn.
The opportunity for allowing players to develop in college basketball is almost unheard of; if they do not like their playing time now, they can leave and make other programs better at the expense of the first academic institution.
IlliniGuys Exclusive: Behind The Scenes - Terrence Shannon Jr.'s Court Fight To Return To The Hardwood
By Larry Smith/IlliniGuys Co-Founder & Co-Host/Executive Producer, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
January 20, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
The IlliniGuys spent some time Saturday morning with Rob Lang, partner with Thompson Coburn LLP and legal representative of Terrence Shannon Jr. as the Illini star player battled the University of Illinois’ zero tolerance policy and the automatic suspension issued on December 28th when he was charged with rape by a Kansas district attorney.
Lang, representing Terrence and his mother Treanette Redding, agreed to break down the process that resulted in a federal court judge issuing a preliminary injunction Friday afternoon that allows Shannon to immediately rejoin the team and return to the court tomorrow against Rutgers. That will end his six-game absence and will be his first game since he scored 30 points in the Braggin’ Rights win over Missouri on December 22nd.
I want to thank IlliniGuys co-founders Mike Cagley and Brad Sturdy, director of recruiting Kedric Prince, and staff writer Matt Stevens for their tireless work these past three weeks. Kudos as well to key individuals who have spent countless hours working the phones and giving professional input in developing our content and giving IlliniGuys.com members crucial and important insight into these proceedings.
Illini Women Come Up Short In Bid For 1st Win At Maryland
(From Illinois Sports Information Office) January 20, 2024 COLLEGE […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jack Brown
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 20, 2024
Missouri football product Jack Brown, a tight end from Francis Howell Central High School in St. Charles, Missouri, was on the Illinois campus last weekend.
Underwood: Terrence Shannon Jr. Will Not Start vs. Rutgers Sunday
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood has elected to use Terrence Shannon Jr. off the bench Sunday against Rutgers after the All-Big Ten guard missed the last six games due to his suspension.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 20, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — Terrence Shannon Jr. will be coming off the bench in his first game since being reinstated to the University of Illinois men’s basketball program.
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood said Shannon Jr., who has been inactive for the past six games due to a university suspension, will not start as the No. 14 Illini host Rutgers Sunday at noon.
Harm Without Due Process: Federal Judge Rules DIA’s Policy Caused Terrence Shannon Jr. Harm & Provided Him No Appeal Process
United State District Judge Colleen Lawless found several legal inconsistencies with DIA’s Student-Athlete Conduct Policy fully championed by Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 20, 2023
Terrence Shannon Jr. is now an eligible men’s basketball player at the University of Illinois after a federal judge condemned the procedural policy created by the school’s athletics department.
Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction For Terrence Shannon Jr.
January 19, 2024 Breaking news this afternoon... A federal […]
Illini FB Transfer Portal Commit - Dennis Briggs, Jr
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 19, 2024
The Illini received a big-time transfer commit tonight from a Florida State defensive lineman, Dennis Briggs Jr. Briggs is 6-foot-4 and 290 pounds with very good numbers from the Seminoles, 78 tackles, 6.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Upcoming Junior Day Targets & Mario Sanders Breakdown
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
January 19, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look at some names for the upcoming junior day and break down 2024 WR Mario Sanders from JUCO.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - 2025 OL McDonough Commits To Illini
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
January 19, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Chicago Tribune)
Illinois secured its first 2025 football commitment on Friday, as in-state prospect Michael McDonough made his official announcement on X (formerly Twitter). McDonough is a 6-foot-3, 275-pound offensive lineman from Tinley Park, Illinois.
The Night Ann Arbor Belonged To Coleman Hawkins
In what he and his head coach agreed was the best all-around performance of his college career, Coleman Hawkins’ excellent play on both ends of the floor lifted No. 14 Illinois to a road win.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 19, 2023
ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Mark it down - January 18, 2024, was the night Coleman Hawkins showcased every one of the vast amounts of skills he was recruited to display at Illinois.
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