On Sunday, January 7, former Wakefield High School standout Jada Peebles’ college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

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

By Chicago City Wire

Jan 8, 2024

On Sunday, January 7, former Wakefield High School standout, Jada Peebles’ current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, lost 61-67 in their NCAA D1 game against the Wisconsin Badgers.

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

The Illinois Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Thursday, January 11 at 7 p.m. in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Name: Jada Peebles

Position: Guard

Hometown: Raleigh

Height: 5′10″

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