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Interim head coach Rodney Terry has a chance to be the permanent choice to replace Chris Beard at Texas, but the competition will be fierce.JANUARY 11, 2023
Terrence Shannon - Scores 25 pointsShannon logged 25 points (10-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and four steals across 35 minutes during the Fighting Illini's 76-50 win Tuesday at Nebraska.
ImpactShannon scored more than 20 points across three of five games the 2022-23 Fighting Illini played in between Dec. 21 and Jan. 11. They continued their conference schedule during that span. But at least until March, Shannon is expected to be the Illini's best player when available.
JANUARY 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Juwan Gary - Suffers shoulder injuryGary suffered a shoulder injury Tuesday, according to Jacob Padilla of Hail Varsity.
ImpactGary's injured shoulder prevented him from playing more than 20 minutes as the Cornhuskers lost 76-50 when they hosted Illinois on Tuesday.
JANUARY 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jamarques Lawrence - Scores three in lossLawrence closed with three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 14 minutes during Tuesday's 76-50 loss to Illinois.
ImpactLawrence has been held scoreless on eight occasions this season so he's still settling into the college game. As he's willing to take a few three-pointers if given the chance, Lawrence could find his stride down the line.
JANUARY 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Keisei Tominaga - Scores six off benchTominaga provided six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 76-50 loss to Illinois.
ImpactTominaga has fallen down the list of productive 'Huskers after a fifth game under 10 points in his last six tries. He has the potential to put up decent numbers if he's allowed to take shots, but he's attempted no more than five in four straight games and that won't boost Tominaga's confidence.
JANUARY 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE
C.J. Wilcher - Scores eight in lossWilcher ended with eight points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and four rebounds across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 76-50 loss to Illinois.
ImpactWilcher continues to log decent minutes but has scored in double-figures on just one occasion in his last seven games. This will be his task to improve upon over the rest of conference play.
JANUARY 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Illinois pulls away late for a 76-50 rout of Nebraska behind Terrence Shannon Jr.'s 25 pointsTerrence Shannon Jr. scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Illinois to a 76-50 win over Nebraska. The Illini ended the game on a...
JANUARY 11, 2023•CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
