Avast ye scallywags! Terrence Shannon Jr., a landlubber from Illinois, be facin' a charge o' rape. Walk the plank, says I!
2023-12-28
Avast ye scurvy dogs! Terrence Shannon Jr., a fearsome hoopster of Illinois, be walkin' the plank! He be suspended from the crew, for a rape charge in Kansas! Them officials be bellowin' the news, arrr!
Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. has been suspended from the team after being charged with rape in Kansas. The charge stemmed from an alleged incident that occurred back in September when the football team was in Lawrence, Kansas to play against the Jayhawks. Shannon was not part of the traveling party at the time. The Douglas County District Attorney issued a warrant for his arrest on Wednesday.Shannon traveled to Lawrence to turn himself in to the authorities and has since posted bail and returned to Champaign, Illinois. The school has suspended him from all team activities immediately. Illinois athletic director, Josh Whitman, stated that the university has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct but also acknowledges the need for due process based on the severity of the allegations.
Shannon transferred to Illinois from Texas Tech before the start of the 2021-22 season. He has played in 11 games this season and has been averaging 21.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. The school claims to have been aware of the allegations since September but only received actionable information recently. Shannon was an All-Big Ten First-Team selection last season.
The University and Division of Intercollegiate Athletics have prioritized the management of this situation in accordance with their policies and past experiences. The Associated Press contributed to this report.