Jada Peebles, former Wakefield High School standout, played on Thursday, December 21 in NCAA D1 game

Illinois Fighting Illini Coach Shauna Green (2024) | Illinois Fighting Illini

By Chicago City Wire

Dec 22, 2023

On Thursday, December 21, former Wakefield High School standout, Jada Peebles’ current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, won 81-71 in their NCAA D1 game against the UTEP Miners.

The game took place in West Palm Beach, Florida. This was the first matchup against the UTEP Miners this season.

The Illinois Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Sunday, December 31 at 12:30 p.m. in Bloomington, Indiana.

Name: Jada Peebles

Position: Guard

Hometown: Raleigh

Height: 5′10″

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