Terrence Shannon Jr.

Updated as of 7/2/2024, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 220
College: Illinois
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 7/30/2000

2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 16
Projected Draft Range: Mid to Late 1st Round
2024 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 27 by the Minnesota Timberwolves

Pros:

Solid shooter
Solid scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on the move
Solid defender
Gifted athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent outside shooter
Can display spotty shot selection
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Needs to improve his rebounding

Summary:

Terrence Shannon Jr. is a very athletic swingman that can attack the basket to garner scores, and he also is a good defender that can get stops for his team.  After having had his ups and downs at Texas Tech, Shannon played very well at Illinois, and he‘s showed off a solid all-around game this past season.  Currently, Shannon projects to go in the mid to late first round range in the 2024 draft.

Links:

RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
The NBA’s 2021 NBA Draft Combine Player Measurements
ESPN’s Article on Shannon Arrested, Suspended From Team Activities
ESPN’s Article on Shannon Found Not Guilty and Cleared of All Charges

Games Scouted:

1/25/20 Texas Tech vs. Kentucky
3/2/20 Texas Tech vs. Baylor
12/17/20 Texas Tech vs. Kansas
3/11/21 Texas Tech vs. Texas
12/7/21 Texas Tech vs. Tennessee
1/24/22 Texas Tech vs. Kansas
3/28/24 Illinois vs. Iowa State

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