We probably need to take a step back. The NIL value appears to relate to an ascertainable right and irreparable harm. That, sliding in the draft, lack of other legal remedies, likelihood of success on merits, the fact he has more to lose than the University given wcs's is or are why he got the tro.
The lack of due process has to do with being accused of a major violation of the student code of conduct. Has nothing to do with NIL or being a pro prospect.
If a player breaks team rules; that falls under BU's discretion.
Violations of DIA rules are under Whitman.
All that iirc
I could be wrong
It happens on rare occasions
A lot to unwrap here.
Have to think it presents an ethical dilemma for UI basketball if they now play him. Returning to full eligibility status which the Chancellor now acknowledges puts the onus now on UI basketball if they choose to play him.
One assumes they will.
One also assumes they are not going to now conduct the formal hearing process it was determined he had been denied.
As noted it would be unlikely that anyone here, at a minimum, would not be suspended until resolution of the matter from their job, or even terminated if they were charged with a felony rape charge.
I know people have compared this to the Brandon Miller situation, but he was never charged.
Not sure how I feel about it. I have several friends who feel the same way who also have been Illini fans and/or graduates for decades.
The ultimate determinant of his future lies with the outcome in the Kansas court system - Not the remaining 14 games at UI.
The NBA has seen him for 4. 5 years and where his level is now.
UI can play him but if the matter is still not dropped or resolved in his favor he will have the same dilemma he has now come NBA draft time.
Maybe a team picks him on a flyer in second round or as FA to get his rights with no contract guarantee. Have no idea.
It is certainly uncharted water.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39345061/shannon-jr-allowed-rejoin-illini-judge-grants-restraining-order