Terrence Shannon Jr. is a college-level basketball player from America. He was born on July 30, 2000, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Terrence attended Lincoln Park High School in his hometown (Chicago). He is currently a college-level basketball player for the Illinois Fighting Illini of the Big Ten Conference.
Terrence started playing basketball during his early school years. As a senior, he averaged 15 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. In addition to basketball, he was a receiver in the school’s football team. He decided to reclassify to the 2019 class after getting no scholarship offers from NCAA Division I. Later, Terrence joined the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
He had an impressive performance while playing alongside Mac Irvin Fir on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit. Terrence first decided to play college basketball for the Depaul Blue Demons men’s basketball team. But he chose to play for the Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team instead.
As a college freshman, Terrence averaged 9.8 rebounds and 4.1 rebounds per game. He received the Big 12 All-Freshman Team award. Terrence had a season-high 24 points in a match against DePaul. As a second-year student, he averaged 12.9 points, 4 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game. On April 8, 2021, Terrence declared for the 2021 NBA draft while continuing college basketball.
Shortly after declaring for the NBA draft, he returned to Texas Tech but was suspended indefinitely on November 7 due to an eligibility review. On November 17, Terrence rejoined the team after missing three games. He averaged 10.4 points and 2.6 rebounds per game during his junior year.
Terrence spent three years at college and collected 915 points, 223 rebounds, 120 assists and 80 steals over 83 games. Following a junior year at Texas Tech, he joined the Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball team on April 29, 2022.
Terrence Shannon Jr.’s Parents
The Father of Terrence Shannon Jr. is Terrence Shannon Sr., and the mother is Treanette Redding.
Terrence Shannon Jr.’s father, Terrence Shannon Sr., is working as a coach at SCS Academy in Melbourne, Florida. He trains athletes of different age sectors. Terrence played basketball at a professional level for 20 years.
Terrence was born on December 16, 1979. He completed his graduation from Elgin College Community College and started his professional basketball career. Terrence played for various teams throughout his basketball career, including Roanoke Dazzle, Detroit Pistons, and Leones de Ponce.
Terrence Shannon Jr was born to his mother, Treanette Redding, on July 30, 2000. Not much information is available about Treanette Redding, as she never shares any information about her personal life.
FAQs
A. Terrence Shannon Sr. is Terrence’s father.
A. Terrence Shannon Jr. stands at an impressive height of 6 feet 6 inches (1.98m).
A. Terrence’s father was born on December 16, 1979.
A. Terrence Shannon Jr. currently plays for Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball team.