Dain Dainja, former Park Center Senior High standout, played on Tuesday, January 2 in NCAA D1 game

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By Chicago City Wire

Jan 3, 2024

On Tuesday, January 2, former Park Center Senior High standout, Dain Dainja’s current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, won 96-66 in their NCAA D1 game against the Northwestern Wildcats.

The game took place in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Northwestern Wildcats this season.

The Illinois Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Friday, January 5 at 7:30 p.m. in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Name: Dain Dainja

Position: Center|Forward

Hometown: Brooklyn Park

Height: 6′9″

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