ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI NEWS

Terrence Shannon - Nearly unstoppable in narrow loss Shannon closed with 35 points (10-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 13-19 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 90-89 loss to Penn State.

Impact Shannon logged a dominant outing in front of a hostile crowd, closing with 35 points, 11 rebounds, one block and one steal during Wednesday's loss against the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-6 senior continues to decimate opposing defenses, averaging 22.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.2 blocks across 20 games (19 starts). Shannon will look to help the Fighting Illini get back on track against Iowa this Saturday.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Max Williams - Out at Penn State Williams (undisclosed) is out for Illinois' game Wednesday at Penn State.

Impact Now enrolled at Illinois, Williams will log his 19th DNP of the college's 2023-24 season. After playing at Penn State, the Fighting Illini are expected to host Iowa next Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois vs. Penn State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 21

Preview the February 21 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Penn State Nittany Lions with how to watch, tv channel info, predic...

FEBRUARY 21 • DATA SKRIVE

Men's AP Top 25: UConn remains No. 1; Washington State ends 302-week poll drought

Washington State jumped into The Associated Press men's college basketball poll Monday at No. 21 to end a 302-week drought.

FEBRUARY 19

Maryland falls short of pulling off another upset in 85-80 loss to No. 14 Illinois COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Terrence Shannon Jr. and Marcus Domask made sure Maryland men’s basketball did not upset Illinois again. Shannon and Dom...

FEBRUARY 18 • KANSASCITY.COM

Shannon scores 27 as No. 14 Illinois earns 1st victory at Maryland since 2011

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 27 points, and No. 14 Illinois defeated Maryland 85-80 to earn its first road victory against the Terrapins since 2011

FEBRUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Illinois vs. Maryland: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 17

Preview the February 17 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Maryland Terrapins with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions,...

FEBRUARY 17 • DATA SKRIVE

Dain Dainja - Contributes in rout Dainja contributed four points (2-4 FG) and six rebounds in 13 minutes during Tuesday's 97-68 victory over Michigan.

Impact Dainja chipped in four points and six rebounds off the bench during Tuesday's rout of the Wolverines. The 6-foot-9 junior has appeared in 23 games (three starts), averaging 5.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.5 blocks on 9.6 minutes per game. Despite taking a backseat role after starting in 21 games last season, Dainja, who is shooting 65.2 percent from the field on the season, remains involved off the bench.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Coleman Hawkins - Scores 17 in rout Hawkins closed Tuesday's 97-68 victory over Michigan with 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 29 minutes.

Impact Hawkins cashed in 6-of-10 attempts from the field, closing with 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and two blocks during Tuesday's rout of the Wolverines. The 6-foot-10 senior has been on a roll for the Fighting Illini, averaging 17 points, five rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals across Illinois' last three games. Hawkins and the Fighting Illini will look to stay hot during Saturday's matchup with the Terrapins.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Terrence Shannon - Nearly unstoppable against Michigan Shannon accumulated 31 points (11-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 97-68 win over Michigan.

Impact Shannon converted on 11-of-15 attempts from the field, closing with 31 points, three rebounds, three assists and a block during Tuesday's win over the Wolverines. The 6-foot-6 senior has appeared in 17 games this season (16 starts), averaging 20.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.9 steals and one block on 33.2 minutes per game. The Fighting Illini are 5-2 since Shannon returned to the court following his suspension and they will look to stay on track during Saturday's matchup with the Terrapins.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 31 points, No. 14 Illinois buries Michigan 97-68

Terrence Shannon Jr. shot 11 of 15 from the field for 31 points to lead No. 14 Illinois past Michigan 97-68

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Illinois vs. Michigan: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 13

Preview the February 13 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan Wolverines with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions...

FEBRUARY 12 • DATA SKRIVE

Men's AP Top 25: Indiana State ranked for first time since '79; UConn remains No. 1

Indiana State is off to a hot start and has something that hasn’t happened since Larry Bird played there: a spot in the AP Top 25.

FEBRUARY 12

A.J. Hoggard scores 23, Michigan State bounces back to beat No. 10 Illinois, 88-80

The Spartans rallied from an eight-point deficit over the last six-plus minutes to earn the win and bounce back from a loss to Minnesota ear...

FEBRUARY 10

5 Observations: MSU Beats No. 10 Illinois, Boosts NCAA Tournament Resume The Spartans had to battle from behind on several occasions, but they came up with a massive, resume-boosting win over the Fighting Illini.....

FEBRUARY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Michigan State vs. Illinois: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 10

Preview the February 10 matchup between the Michigan State Spartans and Illinois Fighting Illini with how to watch, tv channel info, predict...

FEBRUARY 9 • DATA SKRIVE

WATCH: Michigan State's prep for Illinois changes with return of Terrence Shannon Jr. Illini star wing did not play in first matchup vs. MSU

FEBRUARY 9 • 247SPORTS.COM

College basketball roundtable: 5 burning questions heading into a jam-packed weekend

Can Indiana pull off an upset against Purdue on Saturday? Who needs a win more this weekend: Kentucky or Gonzaga? FOX Sports' college hoops...

FEBRUARY 8

Quincy Guerrier - Bounces back against Nebraska Guerrier racked up 12 points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds and one block in 26 minutes during Sunday's 87-84 OT victory over Nebraska.

Impact Following two-consecutive quiet outings, Guerrier got back on track with 12 points and seven rebounds against the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-8 senior has started in all 22 games this season, averaging 11 points, 7.5 rebounds and 0.5 blocks. Guerrier will look to bring his A-game to East Lansing on Saturday for a matchup with the Spartans.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Domask - Scores 19 in win Domask finished Sunday's 87-84 OT win over Nebraska with 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block in 43 minutes.

Impact Domask cashed in 7-of-15 attempts from the floor, closing with 19 points, three rebounds, five assists and a block against the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-6 senior nearly played the entirety of Sunday's overtime win, notching another productive outing for Illinois. Through 22 starts, Domask is averaging 15.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.5 blocks, proving to be a massive offseason addition from SIU.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE