Which high school did Terrence Shannon Jr. attend?

Terrence Shannon Jr. is a professional basketball player who was born on July 30, 2000, in Chicago, Illinois. He was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA Draft as a twenty-seventh overall pick in Round 1. He has signed a 4-year contract worth $13,076,519, including $5 million guaranteed and an average salary of $3 million. Since then, he has played for both the Timberwolves and their affiliated team Iowa Wolves (via Spotrac).

During the regular 2024-25 season, Terrence played in 32 matches, averaging 4.3 points per game. Before going pro, Terrence Shannon Jr. played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Terrence Shannon Jr.’s high school

Terrence Shannon Jr. attended Lincoln Park High School in Chicago. He played both basketball and football in high school. During his senior year, Shannon Jr. averaged 15 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. He also won All-State and All-City selections senior and led his team to a regional title, scoring 45 points. At Lincoln Park, he played under Coach Pat Gordon. Later, Terrence moved to IMG Academy in Florida for better chances of landing the NCAA Division 1 offer and played under John Rodes. Rated as a four-star recruit, the shooting guard impressed many college teams and received multiple offers. Terrence Shannon Jr. was listed at No. 92 in the ESPN 100 list (via the University of Illinois' official website).

Terrence Shannon Jr.’s college

Terrence Shannon Jr. originally committed to DePaul but later switched to Texas Tech. After three seasons with the team, Terrence returned to his hometown and played for Illinois. Among his many accolades, he was voted Illinois Male Athlete of the Year (2024), Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2024), Second-team All-American (247Sports, 2024), and twice First-Team All-Big Ten by coaches in 2024. Terrence averaged 15.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game over his 146-game college career.