On Wednesday, November 29, former Wakefield High School standout Jada Peebles’ college team won in an NCAA D1 game

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

By Chambana Sun

Nov 30, 2023

On Wednesday, November 29, former Wakefield High School standout, Jada Peebles’ current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, won 89-50 in their NCAA D1 game against the Central Connecticut Blue Devils.

The game took place in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Central Connecticut Blue Devils this season.

The Illinois Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6 at 6 p.m. in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.

Name: Jada Peebles

Position: Guard

Hometown: Raleigh

Height: 5′10″

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