Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. has been reinstated from his suspension after a federal judge granted his motion for a temporary restraining order against the school.

Shannon sought the order against the school’s board of trustees earlier this month, so he could return from a suspension after being charged with rape last month.

The guard was granted a preliminary injunction by U.S. District Judge Colleen Lawless, and the school confirmed Shannon would rejoin the team “immediately.”

Shannon was an All-Big Ten first-team selection last season.

He last played Dec. 22, when he dropped 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against Missouri in their “Braggin’ Rights” rivalry. 

Illinois (13-4, 3-2), ranked No. 14 in the country, hosts Rutgers Sunday. Shannon has missed six games.

Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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