Terrence Shannon Jr. drafted 27th overall by Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Terrance Shannon Jr. with the 27th pick in the first round of the NBA Draft.

The draft stock of former Illinois standout Shannon varied widely. He had been considered a first-round lock until he was accused of rape after a September 2023 incident in Douglas County, Kansas.

The Chicago native and Lincoln Park alum was accused of committing sexual assault last September while visiting Kansas for a football game between the Illini and Jayhawks.

On June 13...