During a ceremony to retire Terrence Shannon Jr.'s jersey by the University of Illinois, a significant blunder marred the celebration. Shannon, a standout for the Fighting Illini, witnessed his No. 0 jersey being raised upside down. Amidst the cheers, the error drew groans from the crowd, overshadowing what should have been a memorable moment. Post-game, Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman publicly apologized for this mishap, acknowledging that it stole a significant moment from Shannon.

Despite this embarrassing incident, Shannon's legacy remains intact. In his two seasons at Illinois, he averaged over 20 points per game and became a crucial part of their march to the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament. After being drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the 27th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Shannon has begun his rookie season, averaging 3.1 points in 16 games.