"Terrence Shannon Jr. to Come Off Bench in First Game Back After Suspension Lifted"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Champaign Room
Terrence Shannon Jr. will return to the Illinois basketball lineup against Rutgers after a three-week suspension, but coach Brad Underwood stated that Shannon will come off the bench and not start. Shannon's return follows a court ruling granting him immediate full status with the team. Underwood emphasized the need for an integration process to get Shannon back to playing shape and acknowledged the ongoing serious situation while focusing on basketball and helping the team move forward.