Former Illinois Basketball Players Tweet Support of Terrence Shannon Jr.

Former Illinois Basketball Players Tweet Support of Terrence Shannon Jr.

After stunning details surfaced regarding the case of Terrence Shannon Jr surfaced, a number of former Illinois Basketball players tweeted out their support of the Illinois Basketball star. The details were summarized in a tweet by Peoria Attorney, Mitch Gilfillan, who has excellently been providing details of the happenings. After the tweet surfaced, players including Justin Harmon, RJ Melendez, Sencire Harris, Coleman Hawkins, and Jayden Epps tweeted out pictures of themselves and Shannon Jr. Though a verdict has not officially been reached, it is nice to see the Illini nation come together in support of Terrence.

Additionally, Kansas basketball players, Hunter Dickinson and Kevin McCullar, testified in defense of Shannon Jr.

EYE-OPENING MOMENT

When ESPN article broke on 12/28/23 of TSJ allegations, group text messages offered into evidence show:

Friend: (ESPN article link shared) OMG

Best friend: You got him

Alleged Victim: YUPPP YESSSIRR

Friend: Got his ass 🤑🤑

The use of money signs (emoji…

— Mitch Gilfillan (@mitchgilfillan) June 12, 2024

So much support from Terrence Shannon Jr’s teammates…#illini for life pic.twitter.com/2otMi9v88V

— 🆃ⓐ🅹🅷 ♕ (@Recru1t1ng_Guru) June 13, 2024

A player who made an impact

Terrence Shannon Jr only played with Illinois Basketball for two years. Despite this, he quickly became a fan favorite and an icon. On December 28th, the news absolutely gutted the entire Illini fanbase. For many, it really did feel like the world stood still for a few hours. Certainly, the reaction that surfaced for the Illinois basketball superstar shows how tight-knit the Illini fanbase and the Illini players get. As the trial comes to a close, we hope to finally celebrate Terrence’s Illini career.

Love you brother ❤️ https://t.co/7Mmeo4srU0 pic.twitter.com/SOT62gWoS4

— Marcus Domask (@marcusdomask) June 13, 2024

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