Terrence Shannon Jr. had his suspension from the Illinois basketball team lifted by a federal judge Friday after he was charged with rape.
Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. has been reinstated from his suspension after a federal judge granted his motion for a temporary restraining order against the school.
Shannon sought the order against the school’s board of trustees earlier this month, so he could return from a suspension after being charged with rape last month.
The guard was granted a preliminary injunction by U.S. District Judge Colleen Lawless, and the school confirmed Shannon would rejoin the team “immediately.”
“Terrence Shannon Jr. has been reinstated to full status as a university student-athlete and will be available for basketball practice and competition,” the school said, via 24/7 Sports. “We will continue to review the court order and monitor the case.”
“The Plaintiff has established that he has clearly ascertainable rights that need protection and there is some likelihood of success on the merits,” Lawless wrote.
