MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr.’s journey to the NBA was longer than that of most first-rounders. That included a trying last year in college with an off-the-court challenge that cast doubt over his professional prospects. Shannon landed with the Minnesota Timberwolves in a place that sure looks like an ideal fit. The Timberwolves took Shannon out of Illinois with the 27th pick in the first round of the draft last week after making a trade to obtain the eighth pick and get Rob Dillingham from Kentucky. Shannon was found not guilty last month on a rape charge by a jury in Kansas.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The month of June has been a life-changing one for Terrence Shannon Jr.

Champaign, Ill. (WAND) -- The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) announced Tuesday that All-American Terrence Shannon Jr. and track national champion Rose Yeboah are winners of the 2023-24 Dike Eddleman Award, presented annually to the top Fighting Illini male and female athlete. The recipients were selected by vote of Illinois head coaches and DIA executive staff.

Champaign, Ill. (WAND) -- The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) announced Monday its 2023-24 Newcomer of the Year honorees. Big Ten Champions Marcus Domask (basketball) and Darja Sopova (track & field) have been named winners of the award, now in its second season year, presented to the top male and female non-freshmen competing in their first season for the Fighting Illini. The recipients were selected by vote of Illinois head coaches and DIA executive staff.