Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Terrence Edward Shannon Jr. is an American professional basketball player, currently a shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Terrence Edward Shannon Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: July 30, 2000
  • Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters)
  • Weight: 215 pounds (97.5 kilograms)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches (203cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • Jersey Number: 00 (Minnesota Timberwolves)
  • High School:
    • Lincoln Park High School, Chicago, Illinois
    • IMG Academy, Bradenton, Florida
  • College:
    • Texas Tech University (2019–2022)
    • University of Illinois (2022–2024)
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1st round, 27th overall pick, in 2024
  • Professional Teams:
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (2024–present)
    • Iowa Wolves (NBA G League affiliate, 2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: None as of January 2025
  • Parents: Treanette Redding and Terrence Shannon Sr.
  • Children: None
  • Siblings: Four through his mother and three through his father

Player Archetype / Play Style

Terrence Shannon Jr.’s player archetype is that of a powerful downhill scoring wing who puts pressure on defenses with burst, strength, and aggressive rim attacks. At 6-foot-6 and roughly 215 to 219 pounds, he has an NBA-ready frame, good open-floor speed, and the kind of functional athleticism that lets him absorb contact, finish through traffic, and play above the rim. Offensively, his role is built around slashing, transition scoring, straight-line drives, and complementary perimeter shooting, while defensively he fits as a switchable wing option who can handle physical assignments, compete on the ball, and use his size to bother guards and forwards even if he is not a pure lockdown specialist every possession. Overall, Shannon plays with force and urgency, looking like the kind of two-way wing scorer who can change tempo with his attacking style and bring value as an energetic secondary creator. (nbadraft.net)

Sources:

NBA.com — NBA 2024 Draft Prospects | Terrence Shannon Jr.
NBADraft.net — Terrence Shannon
NBADraftRoom — Terrence Shannon Jr.
NBADraft.net — 2024 NBA Draft Combine: Anthro Measurements