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The announcement of his retirement No. 0 thread was shocked at the State Farm Center on Saturday at the halftime jersey retirement ceremony for the great University of Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr.
Everything looked great until Shannon's jersey was turned upside down as he pulled the cord to show everyone in the arena.
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Former Fighting Illinist Terrence Shannon Jr. responds when he revealed his jersey at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois on February 15th, 2025. (Michael Reeves/Getty Images)
Illinois apologized after the gaffe led to a viral moment.
“Before we get into the content of tonight's game, there was clearly a disappointing situation around the jersey at halftime. [Shannon’s] Congratulations, “Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman has been in the process of losing 79-65 to Michigan State. New York Post. “It's obviously a truly unfortunate moment. It's a shame that it happened like that.
“Of course I didn't hang my jersey, but I'm ultimately responsible for everything that happens in this building, and that means it was on me tonight. We're living You need to understand that mistakes happen in. But there are also certain moments where mistakes can't happen. And tonight, we stole that moment from [Shannon] And it was on us, something we apologised to him, apologised to his mom. We want to make sure we apologise to all the fans and everyone who are excited to participate in this experience tonight. ”
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After being selected 27th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Shannon, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been essential to reaching Illini, reaching the Elite 8 in the last year's NCAA Tournament.
He averaged 23 points per game, helping him win schools in tournaments for the first time since 2005. After spending his first three years at Texas Tech, Shannon averaged 4.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. Field.
Terrence Shannon Jr. speaks to the crowd at his jersey retirement ceremony at halftime at the Michigan Spartans Game at State Farm Center on February 15, 2025 in Champaign, Illinois. (Michael Reeves/Getty Images)
His final college season was without some off-court issues as he was arrested in December 2023 and stopped after being charged with sexual assault and rape.
The 18-year-old accused Shannon of grabbing her and sexually touching her without consent at the bar on September 9, 2023.
Shannon was eventually resurrected after his lawyers challenged the claim. He was eventually found out in June 2024 that he had not committed any crimes of rape and sexual assault in Douglas County, Kansas.
Shannon expressed his excitement about Jersey's retirement. He said he came in shock when he heard what his alma mater wanted to do in just two seasons.
Terrence Shannon Jr. is standing with athletic director Josh Whitman at the Jersey Retirement Ceremony held at State Farm Center on February 15, 2025. (Michael Reeves/Getty Images)
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“I was just happy,” he said. “I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to take my jersey there.”
Illinois must right-side up with rafters.
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