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On Wednesday, January 24, Highland High School standout Yusef Salih competed in NCAA D1 game

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UIC Flames Coach Luke Yaklich (2024) | UIC Flames

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On Wednesday, January 24, former Highland High School standout, Yusef Salih’s current college team, the UIC Flames, lost 83-89 in their NCAA D1 game against the Indiana State Sycamores.

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Indiana State Sycamores this season.

The UIC Flames’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 27 at 4 p.m. in Nashville, Tennessee.

Name: Yusef Salih
Position: Guard
Hometown: Gainesville
Height: 6′2″

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