Terrence Shannon Jr.
SG, Illinois · 2024 NBA Draft, 1st round, pick #27 (MIN)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
The 2024 class is only 2 seasons in, so this verdict can still change a lot.
- Availability
Played 80 games over 3 NBA seasons (~33% of a full 82-game schedule each year).
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #26 (#14 at his position), close to where he went (#27).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.8% of the time (765 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
23.9 years old on draft night (born 2000-07-30).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 48.6% of the time (138 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Path to the draft
Played college basketball at Illinois.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (1,015 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
SG (ESPN draft listing).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 48.9% of the time (499 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: Basketball-Reference career data; ESPN's draft profile; Wikidata birth dates. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a bust for him.
Career numberslive
| Seasons | 3 |
| Games | 80 |
| Minutes / game | 11.9 |
| Points / game | 5.2 |
| Rebounds / game | 1.3 |
| Assists / game | 0.9 |
| Win Shares (career) | 2.0 |
| VORP | -0.2 |
| Box Plus/Minus | -2.9 |
| 2026-27 so far | 3 GP, 12.7 PPG (ESPN) |
Career Win Shares + VORP (Basketball-Reference, through 2025-26) + 2026-27 estimates from ESPN season stats.
The 2024 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2024 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within 10 picks of ESPN's rank | 51.8% n=765 | |
| Age 23 or older | 48.6% n=138 | |
| Path to the draft US college | 53.2% n=1,015 | |
| Position Guard | 48.9% n=499 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 5.75", 219 lbs |
| Age on draft night | 23.9 |
| Born | 2000-07-30 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #26 overall (#14 SG) |
Picked around him 2024 redraft
| 24 | Kyshawn George | redraft #33 |
| 25 | Pacôme Dadiet | redraft #42 |
| 26 | Dillon Jones | redraft #35 |
| 28 | Ryan Dunn | redraft #22 |
| 29 | Isaiah Collier | redraft #32 |
| 30 | Baylor Scheierman | redraft #11 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 15+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.