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.
