A federal judge granted Illinois standout Terrence Shannon Jr.'s request for a temporary restraining order Friday, a decision that allowed him to rejoin the team and play again weeks after he was suspended indefinitely following his December arrest on a felony rape charge for an alleged incident in Lawrence, Kansas.
The ruling came a day after Shannon waived his right to an initial hearing in Douglas County (Kansas). A judge set a Feb. 23 date for his preliminary hearing in the criminal case.
University of Illinois associate chancellor Robin Kaler issued a statement after Friday's ruling saying Shannon "has been reinstated to full status as a University student-athlete and will be eligible for basketball practice and competition.