Illinois bought a giant increase Wednesday night time when All-Big Ten guard Terrence Shannon Jr. introduced on social media that he’ll return to Champaign for a fifth faculty season in 2023-24.
Illini ahead Coleman Hawkins is also withdrawing from the NBA draft and staying at school, based on stories, whereas Northwestern guard Chase Audige reportedly will stay within the draft.
The 6-foot-6 Shannon, who went to Lincoln Park High School, averaged 17.2 factors and 4.6 rebounds for the Illini final season after transferring from Texas Tech.
“Excited to be back in Littyville and play for the best fans in the country,” Shannon tweeted. “Let’s do this!!”
The 6-10 Hawkins averaged 9.9 factors final season and led the Illini in rebounds (6.3) and assists (3.0).
Wednesday was the NCAA’s deadline for gamers who declared as early entrants to the NBA draft to withdraw and retain their faculty eligibility. Purdue middle Zach Edey, the AP participant of the yr, and guard Tristen Newton of nationwide champion Connecticut additionally had been amongst these withdrawing.
But Kentucky’s star massive man, Oscar Tshiebwe — the 2022 AP participant of the yr — is sticking together with his professional pursuit, asserting that he’ll stay within the draft.
Newton (10.1 factors, 4.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds) was one in all 4 UConn gamers to enter the draft after their run to this system’s fifth nationwide championship. He scored a game-high 19 factors to go together with 10 rebounds within the victory over San Diego State within the title recreation.
The others had been Final Four Most Outstanding Player Adama Sanogo, wing Jordan Hawkins and versatile guard Andre Jackson Jr. Sanogo (17.8 factors) and Hawkins (16.3) made it clear that they had closed the door on their faculty careers, whereas crew spokesman Phil Chardis stated Wednesday night time that Jackson (6.1 factors, 5.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists) additionally would stay within the draft.
The Huskies have 247 Sports’ No. 3 recruiting class coming in to restock the roster, led by McDonald’s All-American level guard Stephon Castle.
The NBA’s withdrawal deadline is June 12 however is moot in the case of faculty gamers returning to high school due to the NCAA’s earlier timeline to retain eligibility.
Staying at school
Trey Alexander: Creighton will get again a 6-4 guard who averaged 13.6 factors and shot 41% from 3-point vary in his first full season as a starter.
Adem Bona: The 6-10 ahead and Pac-12 freshman of the yr is returning to UCLA after beginning 32 video games and averaging 7.7 factors, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks — with coach Mick Cronin praising his toughness for “competing through multiple injuries for as long as he could” in an announcement Wednesday.
Zach Edey: The 7-4 Edey averaged 22.3 factors, 12.9 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.5 assists whereas capturing 60.7% from the sector. His presence alone helps Purdue be an element within the Big Ten race.
Josiah-Jordan James: The 6-6 guard went via the NBA G League mix and had exercises with a number of groups earlier than opting to return to Tennessee for a fifth season alongside teammate Santiago Vescovi.
Judah Mintz: The 6-3 freshman averaged 16.3 factors and 4.6 assists for Syracuse, rating third amongst Division I freshmen in scoring behind Alabama’s Brandon Miller and Lamar’s Nate Calmese.
Florida Atlantic: The Owls bought excellent news after their stunning Final Four run with the return of main scorers Johnell Davis (13.8) and Alijah Martin (13.4). ESPN first reported their selections, whereas Martin later posted an announcement on social media.
Michigan State: The Spartans introduced that guards Jaden Akins and A.J. Hoggard have withdrawn from the draft. Standout guard Tyson Walker beforehand withdrew in April, organising Tom Izzo to have 5 of his prime scorers again.
Going professional
Kobe Brown: Missouri’s 6-8 swingman opted in opposition to returning for a fifth faculty season after being a first-team All-SEC decide whereas averaging 15.8 factors final season.
Jaylen Clark: The third-year UCLA guard averaged 13 factors and 6 rebounds whereas main the Pac-12 with 2.6 steals en path to being named Naismith nationwide defensive participant of the yr. Cronin referred to as him a winner with sturdy intangibles who made UCLA “a better program because he chose to be a Bruin.”
Brice Sensabaugh: The Ohio State freshman averaged 16.3 factors and 5.4 rebounds in 31 video games earlier than lacking his ultimate two within the Big Ten Tournament due to a knee harm. He’s a possible first-round prospect.
Oscar Tshiebwe: The 6-9, 260-pound ahead is a troublesome inside presence who led the nation in rebounds for 2 straight seasons (15.1 in 2022, 13.7 in 2023) whereas racking up 48 double-doubles. But he faces an unsure subsequent cease and is projected at finest as a second-round prospect.
AP’s Gary B. Graves, Pat Eaton-Robb, Beth Harris, Larry Lage, Teresa M. Walker and Tom Withers contributed.
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