Dain Dainja, former Park Center Senior High standout, played on Friday, December 22 in NCAA D1 game

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By Chicago City Wire

Dec 23, 2023

On Friday, December 22, former Park Center Senior High standout, Dain Dainja’s current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, won 97-73 in their NCAA D1 game against the Missouri Tigers.

The game took place in St. Louis, Missouri. This was the first matchup against the Missouri Tigers this season.

The Illinois Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Friday, December 29 at 8 p.m. in Champaign, Illinois.

Name: Dain Dainja

Position: Center|Forward

Hometown: Brooklyn Park

Height: 6′9″

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