Terrence Shannon Jr. was honored during a light-hearted jersey retirement ceremony at Illinois, where a mishap saw his commemorative banner unveiled upside down. Despite the blunder, Shannon, a former All-American, maintained his composure, smiling as the crowd reacted with laughter. Shannon set the Illinois single-season scoring record last year, amassing 736 points and leading the team to the NCAA Elite Eight, solidifying his status as a program legend. After completing his college career, he was drafted 27th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2024, where he has made his mark as a rookie.