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What to know about Terrence Shannon Jr.’s arrest on rape charge as Illinois plays in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

What to know about Terrence Shannon Jr.’s arrest on rape charge as Illinois plays in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Illinois coach Brad Underwood was asked Thursday about Fighting Illini star Terrence Shannon Jr. playing in the NCAA Tournament despite being arrested on a rape charge in December. Shannon missed six games while suspended by the university, but successfully sued his school and was cleared to return to play after his arrest after the incident…

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College basketball rankings: Decision to have Terrence Shannon playing for Illinois lies with Brad Underwood

College basketball rankings: Decision to have Terrence Shannon playing for Illinois lies with Brad Underwood

Getty Images Terrence Shannon Jr. returned to Illinois‘ rotation Sunday less than a month after being charged with rape. His legal issues remain unresolved. Regardless, the 6-foot-6 wing received a rousing ovation upon entering the game, played 28 minutes, scored 16 points and helped Illinois to an 86-63 victory. The fact that Shannon led his…

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Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. files temporary restraining order, seeks return to team after suspension

Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. files temporary restraining order, seeks return to team after suspension

Getty Images Terrence Shannon Jr. filed for a temporary restraining order on Monday against the University of Illinois seeking immediate reinstatement after the school suspended the star wing indefinitely in December following a rape charge. The suit claims Shannon was not granted due process before being suspended from the team, according to a copy obtained…

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Terrence Shannon Jr. arrested on rape charge

Terrence Shannon Jr. arrested on rape charge

Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. got into serious trouble – he was arrested on Thursday, accused of rape. The University of Illinois promptly suspended him from the basketball program. The arrest warrant came from the Douglas County District Attorney in Kansas, following an incident on September 8 during Shannon’s visit to Lawrence for the…

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Terrence Shannon Jr. suspension: Illinois’ leading scorer arrested, charged with rape in Kansas

Terrence Shannon Jr. suspension: Illinois’ leading scorer arrested, charged with rape in Kansas

USATSI Illinois star wing Terrence Shannon Jr. has been suspended indefinitely after being charged with rape, the program announced Thursday. The Douglas County (Kansas) District Attorney issued an arrest warrant for Shannon on Wednesday in connection with a Sept. 8 incident, which allegedly occurred while Shannon was attending an Illini football game against the Kansas…

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