On Friday, December 29, former Park Center Senior High standout Dain Dainja’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

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By Chambana Sun

Dec 30, 2023

On Friday, December 29, former Park Center Senior High standout, Dain Dainja’s current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, won 104-71 in their NCAA D1 game against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights.

The game took place in Champaign, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights this season.

The Illinois Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 2 at 8 p.m. in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.

Name: Dain Dainja

Position: Center|Forward

Hometown: Brooklyn Park

Height: 6′9″

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