Terrence Shannon Jr.

Draft Notes

A big time athlete with upside who had a big senior season for Illinois, averaging over 23ppg and putting on a show.

Shannon is a high flying lefty who can bring down the house with his dunking ability. He’s not yet a great outside shooter but improved his 3pt percentage to 36% this season and is on a good trajectory as a shooter.

He’s a pure wing who can handle, pass, defend and change ends in a flash. He’s got the physical profile to be a great defender in the league and already shows some lock down ability.

Part of the story with Shannon is about projection. He’s got tools, talent, great coaching and he brings good effort. At this point it’s all about skill development and sharpening those tools. He needs to get better at finishing with his right hand and tightening up his handles. And his 3pt shooting could be the thing that makes or breaks his NBA career.

Comparisons

• Rodney Carney+
• Kelly Oubre Jr.

Draft Projection

late first to mid second round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft

> Early Season 2025 Big Board

2024 Small Forwards

1. Cody Williams – 6-8 – Colorado
2. Zaccharie Risarcher – 6-9 – France
3. Matas Buzelis – 6-10 – G League Ignite
4. Ron Holland – 6-8 – G League Ignite
5. Pacome Dadiet – 6-8 – France
6. Jaylon Tyson – 6-7 – California
7. Ryan Dunn – 6-8 – Virginia
8. Terrence Shannon Jr. – 6-7 – Illinois
9. Dillon Jones – 6-6 – Weber State
10. Melvin Ajinca – 6-7 – France
11. Trentyn Flowers – 6-8 – 36ers, NBL
12. Justin Edwards – 6-7 – Kentucky
13. Jalen Bridges – 6-7 – Baylor
14. Isiah Crawford – 6-6 – Louisiana Tech
15. Jaylen Wells – 6-8 – Washington State
16. David Jones – 6-6 – Memphis (Dominican Republic)
17. Yannick Kraag – 6-8 – Netherlands
18. Babacar Sane – 6-6 – Ignite