Former Illinois standout Terrence Shannon Jr., a potential first-round NBA draft pick, was acquitted of a rape charge by a jury in Douglas County, Kansas. The verdict came after less than two hours of deliberation.
The 23-year-old Shannon was accused of sexual assault during a visit to Kansas for a football game between Illinois and Kansas. He faced charges of rape or sexual battery, which resulted in a six-game suspension. However, a federal judge later reinstated him, citing violations of his civil rights.
