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Terrence Shannon Jr.: stats, last game & news
Position:
Shooting Guard
Height:
198 cm
Age:
26 years (07/30/2000)
Nationality:
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Ranking 2025-2026
PointsPTS
6.7
#334
ReboundsREB
1.4
#480
AssistsAST
1
#400
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 52 | 14:13 | 6.7 | 1.4 | 1 | 0.3 | - | 2.2/5.1 43.2% | 1.5/3 48.1% | 0.8/2.1 36.1% | 1.5/1.8 83.0% | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 | -1.9 | 5.6 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 18.5% | 6.5 | 56.4% | 50.6% | 40.6% | 35.3% | 2.4% | 8.7% | 5.5% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 5.6 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
 |  | 2 | 20:43 | 23.5 | 1.5 | 4 | - | 0.5 | 7/13 53.8% | 5.5/7.5 73.3% | 1.5/5.5 27.3% | 5/6 83.3% | 0.5 | 1 | 2.5 | - | 1 | - | 4.5 | 20.0 | 19.0 | 8.6 | 36.8% | 18.1 | 75.1% | 59.6% | 42.3% | 46.2% | 2.7% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 27.7% | 5.6% | 8.3 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
Last Games
Terrence Shannon Jr.
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:59 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | D 109-139 vs  | NBA | |
| 17:27 | 2 | - | 4 | - | - | D 126-97 @ | NBA | |
| 19:49 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | V 114-109 vs | NBA | |
| 28:26 | 5 | 2 | 2 | - | - | D 108-115 vs | NBA | |
| 24:37 | 12 | 5 | 1 | - | - | D 133-95 @ | NBA | |
| 34:42 | 16 | 5 | 1 | - | - | V 102-104 @ | NBA | |
| 34:42 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 2 | - | V 110-98 vs  | NBA |
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Player Profile
When Terrence Shannon Jr. graduated from high school, not a single Division I university offered him a basketball scholarship. Today, he plays in the NBA after shattering the University of Illinois single-season scoring record with 736 points.
The son of Terrence Shannon Sr., who played professionally overseas for two decades, the young Chicago forward had to carve his own path to the top. A versatile athlete at Lincoln Park High School where he excelled in both basketball and football, he joined the prestigious IMG Academy to focus entirely on basketball. That decision paid off: from a prospect overlooked by recruiters, he became a highly sought-after four-star recruit.
His three seasons at Texas Tech allowed him to build a solid reputation before his decisive transfer to Illinois. There, Shannon Jr. flourished, becoming an indispensable star in the Big Ten. His performances earned him two First Team All-Big Ten selections, an AP All-American nomination, and the Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player award.
His college journey was not without turbulence, as two suspensions drew significant media attention. But Shannon Jr. bounced back each time, showing a resilience reminiscent of his role models Russell Westbrook and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Selected 27th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA Draft, the forward now begins his professional career with the ambition to prove that the greatest journeys sometimes start from the most difficult beginnings.
Honors & Championships
Terrence Shannon Jr. built a reputation as a formidable scorer before joining the NBA, leaving his mark on college basketball history with exceptional offensive performances.
- Set the Illinois single-season scoring record with 736 points, averaging 23.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in his final year
- Ranked second in the Big Ten and third nationally in scoring average (23.0 ppg) during the 2023-24 season
- Finished his college career (146 games) averaging 15.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.0 steal, shooting 45.9% from the field and 34.7% from three-point range
- Contributed to Texas Tech's NCAA Tournament runs (second round in 2021, Sweet 16 in 2022) and to Illinois's Big Ten Conference Tournament championship
- Selected in the first round of the NBA Draft (27th overall pick) by the Minnesota Timberwolves, appearing in 32 rookie games and averaging 4.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assist
Awards & Individual Honors
Terrence Shannon Jr. established himself as one of the most decorated players in college basketball, accumulating honors across two major conferences.
- Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2020)
- Third Team All-Big 12 (2021)
- Big 12 All-Tournament Team (2022)
- Big 12 Academic All-Conference Second Team (2021)
- First Team All-Big Ten (2023, 2024; coaches and media)
- Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2024)
- Big Ten All-Tournament Team (2024)
- Second Team All-American (247Sports, 2024)
- Third Team All-American (Associated Press, 2024)
- NCAA East Regional All-Tournament Team (2024)
- Finalist for the Julius Erving Award and multiple nominations for the Wooden Award and Jerry West Award
- Illinois Male Athlete of the Year (2024)
- Jersey honored by the University of Illinois in a ceremony in 2025