After taking his school to court, Terrence Shannon Jr. can return to the basketball court at Illinois weeks after he was arrested on a felony rape charge. On Friday, a federal judge granted Shannon’s request for a temporary restraining order against Illinois, clearing him to return to the court immediately. The 6-foot-6 Chicago native was having an All-America type season … [Read more...] about Judge orders Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. reinstated
Five-star sophomore Chidi Nwigwe breaks down early recruitment
By CHARLIE PARENT THE BRONX — Chidi Nwigwe, a five-star in the class of 2026 out of St. Benedict’s Prep (NJ.), dropped 15 points at Sunday’s Shooting Stars NYC Showcase in front of Illinois assistant Geoff Alexander and several other schools. The Illini have an offer out for the 6-foot-7 wing, along with Providence, Georgia Tech, Rutgers, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, … [Read more...] about Five-star sophomore Chidi Nwigwe breaks down early recruitment
Illinois All-American hopeful Terrence Shannon Jr. suspended from team after rape charge
By CHARLIE PARENT Terrence Shannon, a potential All-American, has been suspended by Illinois following a rape charge stemming from a Sept. 8 incident in Lawrence, KS, Illinois confirmed in a release Thursday. “On Wednesday, the Douglas County District Attorney issued a warrant for the arrest of Terrence Shannon Jr. Per policy, the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has … [Read more...] about Illinois All-American hopeful Terrence Shannon Jr. suspended from team after rape charge
Class of 2025 four-star EJ Walker talks recruiting blitz, sets commitment timeframe
By CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2025 top-100 prospect EJ Walker has had a busy autumn. The 6-foot-8 forward out of Lloyd Memorial High School (KY.) traveled to six campuses, brought his offer total north of 40 and had various coaches in for practices. EJ’s father and high school coach Mike Walker told ZAGSBLOG he thinks a commitment will come “no later than August” with a … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 four-star EJ Walker talks recruiting blitz, sets commitment timeframe
After leading the Illinois Wolves to a UA Assocation Championship, Jalen Quinn is planning three visits
By TOBIAS BASS Leading the charge to the Illinois Wolves’ 31-1 summer culminating in a UA Association Championship, three-star guard Jalen Quinn had a breakout summer, alongside four-stars Jaden Schutt and Braden Huff. Quinn, the 6-foot-2, 170-pound guard from Tuscola (IL), is planning a few visits this fall to Northwestern, DePaul and possibly Virginia Tech. Photo … [Read more...] about After leading the Illinois Wolves to a UA Assocation Championship, Jalen Quinn is planning three visits