The University of Illinois has ended its investigation into Terrence Shannon Jr. In response, former Illini Terrence Shannon Jr.’s legal team has dropped their lawsuit against the University, formally ending the civil case. This was first reported via X by WCIA’s Andy Olson and Amanda Brennan.
The post includes an official document from the University, stating “that the investigatory process has concluded” as a result of “the evidence available to the OSCR (Office for Student Conduct Resolution) at this time is not sufficient to allow a reasonable hearing panel to find the respondent in violation of the Student’s Code sections identify in the allegation notice.”
As the letter continued, the University added that the case can be reopened, pending if any substantial evidence is gathered to support the allegation. This has zero implications towards the criminal case which will reconvene on May 10 in Kansas.
As a result of the University’s decision, Shannon has withdrawn his lawsuit from January. The legal action followed Illinois’ decision to suspend the fifth-year guard when news of the case initially broke. Shannon ultimately returned to the court after six games, after U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Lawless granted him an injunction.
The Chicago native played out the rest of the season, leading Illinois to its first Elite Eight in nearly two decades. After the documents were released, Shannon chose to officially announce his departure from college basketball in a social media post.
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“First, I would like to thank Illini nation for their unwavering support throughout my two years here,” he wrote. “The staff and the fans have really made this experience memorable! I will never forget the relationships I’ve built during my time here!”
For the time being, Shannon’s involvement with the University is finalized. He now looks ahead to the criminal trial scheduled for the summer, as well as preparing for the NBA draft.
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