Terrence Shannon Jr.

About

Terrence Edward “T. J.” Shannon Jr. (born July 30, 2000), also known by his initials TSJ, is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Shannon was born to Treanette Redding and Terrence Shannon Sr. His mother and father separated when he was two years old. Shannon has four siblings through his mom and three through his dad.

Shannon was interested in basketball from a young age, especially after experiencing a growth spurt early in high school. He attended Lincoln Park High School in Chicago, averaging 15 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game as a senior. Shannon was also a receiver on the school’s football team. After having no NCAA Division I basketball scholarship offers by the end of his senior season, he reclassified to the 2019 class and moved to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

His success with Mac Irvin Fire on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit drew attention from many college programs. A four-star recruit, he originally committed to DePaul…