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Will Terrence Shannon Jr. get drafted? Exploring the Illinois basketball star’s NBA prospects

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Will Terrence Shannon Jr. get drafted? Exploring the Illinois basketball star’s NBA prospects

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Illinois basketball guard Terrence Shannon Jr. is expected to be selected late in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, according to a collection of mock drafts around the internet.

Shannon last week was found not guilty after facing charges for rape and aggravated sexual battery in a Kansas courtroom. Since, Shannon has earned the University of Illinois’ Male Athlete of the Year award and learned he will have his No. 0 retired by the school.

Background: Illini basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. gets a verdict in rape trial

After being left out of many mocks prior to the trial, Shannon’s draft stock is rising. Among this group of predictors, his ranges are between the No. 13th pick overall to the 37th — with a consensus of 26th, according to a collection of mock drafts at NBAmockdraftdatabase.com.

Who will draft Terrence Shannon Jr.?

Here is where Illinois guard Terrence Shannon will land in the 2024 NBA Draft, according to mock drafts updated in the last week.

  • 13th overall to the Kings | The Sports Bank
  • 23rd overall to the Bucks | Fansided
  • 23rd overall to the Bucks | Pippen Aint Easy’s Aaron Kellerstrass
  • 23rd overall to the Bucks | On3sports
  • 24th overall to the Knicks | Bleacher Nation
  • 24th overall to the Knicks | Sports Illustrated
  • 24th overall to the Knicks | Fansided’s Christopher Kline
  • 24th overall to the Knicks | Yahoo Sports’ Krysten Peek
  • 25th overall to the Knicks | Tankathon
  • 26th overall to the Wizards | Bleacher Report
  • 26th overall to the Wizards | Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Damichael Cole
  • 26th overall to the Wizards | Walter Football’s Mike Elworth
  • 27th overall to the Timberwolves | CBS Sports
  • 27th overall to the Timberwolves | ESPN
  • 27th overall to the Timberwolves | NBADraft.net
  • 27th overall to the Timberwolves | USA Today
  • 29th overall to the Jazz | Swarm and Sting
  • 29th overall to the Jazz | Dunking With Wolves’ Austin McGee
  • 30th overall to the Celtics | The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor
  • 37th overall to the Timberwolves | The Athletic

Will Terrence Shannon get drafted in 2024?

Here is a selection of comments about Shannon from around expert mock drafts:

▶ Krysten Peek, Yahoo: 24th to the Knicks

“Shannon was found not guilty last week in his court case that had been looming over him since January, and he could now be a first-round pick. He was incredibly impressive for Illinois at the end of the season. The lefty guard can score at all three levels and impact a team right away with how well he reads defenses.”

▶ Walter Football: 26th to the Wizards

“Shannon is a 6-foot-6 mega scorer who is one of the purest scorers in the draft. A scorer of his caliber off the bench could make a difference for the Wizards.”

▶ Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report: 26th to the Wizards

“Despite already being 23, his 2023-24 breakout season showed the speed, athleticism, shotmaking improvement and defensive tools that generate first-round interest.”

▶ Jeremy Woo, ESPN: 27th to the Timberwolves

“It’s quite possible Shannon hears his name called well before this pick at No. 27, with many teams in the top 25 expressing interest. He has an opportunity to work his way up the board in the days to come. His athletic tools have always been NBA-caliber, but his development at Illinois into a more consistent two-way contributor helped raise the perception around his floor as a useful rotation player.”

▶ Kevin O’Connor, The Ringer: 30th to the Celtics

“Shannon could master his downhill scoring ability in Boston’s developmental system, and he has enough size and versatility on defense to potentially contribute during his rookie contract.”

When is the 2024 NBA draft? What channel is the NBA draft on?

  • First round: June 26 (Wednesday), 7 p.m. CT, ABC/ESPN
  • Second round: June 27 (Thursday), 3 p.m. CT, ESPN

What is the NBA Draft order 2024?

NBA Draft first round

  1. Hawks
  2. Wizards
  3. Rockets (via Nets)
  4. Spurs
  5. Pistons
  6. Hornets
  7. Trail Blazers
  8. Spurs (via Raptors)
  9. Grizzlies
  10. Jazz
  11. Bulls
  12. Thunder
  13. Kings
  14. Trail Blazers (via Warriors)
  15. Heat
  16. 76ers
  17. Lakers
  18. Magic
  19. Raptors (via Pacers)
  20. Cavaliers
  21. Pelicans (via Bucks)
  22. Suns
  23. Bucks (via Pelicans)
  24. Knicks (via Mavericks)
  25. Knicks
  26. Wizards (via Clippers)
  27. Timberwolves
  28. Nuggets
  29. Jazz (via Thunder)
  30. Celtics

Second round NBA draft order

  1. (31 overall) Raptors (via Pistons)
  2. (32) Jazz (via Wizards)
  3. (33) Bucks (via Trail Blazers)
  4. (34) Trail Blazers (via Hornets)
  5. (35) Spurs
  6. (36) Pacers (via Raptors)
  7. (37) Timberwolves (via Grizzlies)
  8. (38) Knicks (via Jazz)
  9. (39) Grizzlies (via Nets)
  10. (40) Trail Blazers (via Hawks)
  11. (41) 76ers (via Bulls)
  12. (42) Hornets (via Rockets)
  13. (43) Heat
  14. (44) Rockets (via Warriors)
  15. (45) Kings
  16. (46) Clippers (via Pacers)
  17. (47) Magic
  18. (48) Spurs (via Lakers)
  19. (49) Pacers (via Cavaliers)
  20. (50) Pacers (via Pelicans)
  21. (52) Wizards (via Suns)
  22. (52) Warriors (via Bucks)
  23. (53) Pistons (via Knicks)
  24. (54) Celtics (via Mavericks)
  25. (55) Lakers (via Clippers)
  26. (56) Nuggets (via Timberwolves)
  27. (57) Grizzlies (via Thunder)
  28. (58) Mavericks (via Celtics)

76ers and Suns forfeited second-round picks for breaking league tampering rules.

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