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Minnesota Timberwolves use big day from former Illinois star to clinch victory

This former Illinois guard has been struggling so far this season but showed some life on Sunday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks v Minnesota Timberwolves | David Berding/GettyImages

Terrence Shannon Jr. was the face of Illinois basketball during his tenure with the program.

He was one of the most prolific scorers the Illini have seen in quite some time, averaging 20.2 points per game while shooting 46% from the field. Shannon's final year with the Illini was easily the best of his career, with the former Red Raider ranking third in the country with 23.