ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI NEWS

Terrence Shannon - Part of starting lineup Shannon is part of Illinois' starting lineup Sunday at Ohio State, according to Joey Wagner of 247Sports.

Impact Shannon did not need multiple games to prove he should be part of Illinois' starting lineup again. He logged 26 points (8-10 FG, 4-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT) across his 29 minutes when the Fighting Illini hosted Northwestern on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State takes on Illinois following Sensabaugh's 20-point outing

Ohio State takes on the Illinois Fighting Illini after Brice Sensabaugh scored 20 points in Ohio State's 75-71 loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What To Watch: Buckeyes try to snap losing streak by hosting surging Illinois Ohio State will try and snap a nine-game losing streak and also avenge a loss from earlier this season when it hosts Illinois at noon on Sun...

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Illinois can't afford letdown at lowly Ohio State The Illinois Fighting Illini look to strengthen their NCAA Tournament resume when they visit the slumping Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday for...

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Illinois can't afford letdown at lowly Ohio State The Illinois Fighting Illini look to strengthen their NCAA Tournament resume when they visit the slumping Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday for...

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Illinois rallies past No. 21 Northwestern behind Shannon Terrence Shannon Jr. shook off a slow start in his return from a concussion, scoring 24 of his 26 points in the second half as Illinois rall...

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Illinois storms back from an 18-point halftime deficit to beat No. 21 Northwestern 66-62 Terrence Shannon scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half, rallying Illinois to a 66-62 win against No. 21 Northwestern on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Shannon's surge rallies Illinois past No. 21 Northwestern

Terrence Shannon Jr. shook off a slow start in his return from a concussion, scoring 24 of his 26 points in the second half as Illinois rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to...

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Terrence Shannon - Available but won't start Thursday Shannon is not listed in the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against Northwestern, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Shannon was deemed available to play ahead of Thursday's contest after he missed two games in a row with a concussion. However, the 6-foot-6 senior, who has started all 25 of his games, is now set to come off the bench for the first time this season. Ramses Melendez will continue to start in Shannon's place Thursday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Terrence Shannon - Good to go Thursday Shannon (concussion) will be available for Thursday's contest against Northwestern, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Shannon will return to the court after missing back-to-back games while in concussion protocol. The 6-foot-6 senior has been the Illini's top scorer this season, averaging 17.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists while playing 31.6 minutes per contest this season. However, it's unclear if Shannon will immediately reprise his spot in the starting lineup Thursday, or if he could be in line to come off the bench during his first game back.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Terrence Shannon - Remains in protocols Shannon is still in concussion protocols Wednesday but is in a practice uniform working out, Derek Piper of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Shannon's status for Thursday's game versus Northwestern is in doubt, as he has missed the previous two games while in concussion protocols. If he can't play Thursday, his next opportunity to suit up will be Sunday's matchup with Ohio State.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 21 Northwestern visits Illinois after Buie's 23-point outing

No. 21 Northwestern takes on the Illinois Fighting Illini after Boo Buie scored 23 points in the Wildcats' 80-60 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Terrence Shannon - Out Monday Shannon (concussion) will be inactive for Monday's showdown with Minnesota, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Shannon will remain out for the second-straight game in concussion protocol during Monday's matchup with the Gophers. The 6-foot-6 senior has started in 25 games this season, logging 17 points, five rebounds, three assists and 1.4 steals on 31.6 minutes per game. In his absence, Ramses Melendez (who started against Indiana on Saturday). will likely start.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Epps - Logs 12 points in loss Epps closed with 12 points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, two assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 71-68 loss to Indiana.

Impact Epps didn't shoot exceptionally well from the floor but still scored in double-figures for the sixth time in seven games since becoming a starter. This bodes well for his potential as he carves a role in his first collegiate season.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Terrence Shannon - Uncertain to play Monday Illinois head coach Brad Underwood said Shannon (concussion) is day-to-day heading into Monday's game against Minnesota, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Though Illinois hasn't officially ruled Shannon out ahead of Monday's 9 p.m. ET opening tip, the fact that Underwood hasn't yet confirmed that the 6-foot-6 senior wing hasn't cleared the concussion protocol doesn't offer much hope that he'll be available. Assuming Shannon sits out his second game in a row, Ramses Melendez could be in store for another start on the wing.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Terrence Shannon - In concussion protocol Shannon is in concussion protocol, according to Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.

Impact This is not surprising news, but it was to be expected despite it not being publicized and further indicates the likelihood that Shannon will sit out Illinois' upcoming matchup, which is scheduled to be a home game Monday against Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Melendez - Plays 14 minutes Melendez finished with two points (0-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 14 minutes during Saturday's 71-68 loss to Indiana.

Impact Despite being part of Illinois' starting lineup, Melendez did not play much during his first game started since 2022. Terrence Shannon is expected to be out some time because of a concussion he suffered Tuesday at Penn State. But with how Melendez played on Saturday, he is not expected to be a valued option even if the Fighting Illini use him a lot more.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Mayer - Scores 24 points Mayer logged 24 points (7-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, five blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Illinois' 71-68 loss Saturday at Indiana.

Impact Despite the Fighting Illini losing each of their away games played across February so far, those were not much to the fault of Mayer, who averaged 18.7 points across the three-loss span.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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John Fanta is providing live analysis through a busy day of college basketball on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Illinois, playing without leading scorer Terrence Shannon, loses to No. 14 Indiana 71-68 Trayce Jackson-Davis finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds, Jalen Hood Schifino made two free throws with 30.7 seconds left and No. 14 Ind...

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Brian Hamilton: Bad news in Bloomington for Illinois: Terrence... - The Athletic Bad news in Bloomington for Illinois: Terrence Shannon Jr. won’t play today against Indiana. The Illini’s leading scorer is in concussion pr...

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

RJ Melendez - Enters starting lineup Melendez is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Indiana, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Melendez will be inserted into the starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 22 with the reported news Friday night that Terrence Shannon would miss the game due to a concussion. Melendez has been inconsistent all year and recently saw a season-low three minutes against the Nittany Lions on Tuesday. He'll have an opportunity for an extended role while Shannon is out and will need to pick up some of the scoring void left by Shannon's absence.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Terrence Shannon - Out Saturday Shannon will be out Saturday against Indiana because of a concussion, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact The senior will miss his first game of the season with a concussion that occurred Tuesday against Penn State. This will be a big loss for Illinois as Shannon is averaging 17.0 points and 5.0 rebounds this season. His next chance to return to action is Monday against Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. Will Not Play at Indiana on Saturday Illinois leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. will not play on Saturday at Indiana after suffering a concussion at Penn State on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Illinois Coach Brad Underwood Previews Indiana Game Illinois coach Brad Underwood met with the media on Friday ahead of his team’s road trip to Indiana on Saturday. Here’s what he said about t...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM