Dain Dainja, former Park Center Senior High standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 28 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

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By North Hennepin News

Mar 29, 2024

On Thursday, March 28, former Park Center Senior High standout Dain Dainja’s current collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini won 72-69 against the Iowa State Cyclones in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament.

Hosted in Boston, Massachusetts, this was the first game against the Iowa State Cyclones during the championship.

The Illinois Fighting Illini’s next game will take place on Saturday, March 30 at 5 p.m. in Boston, Massachusetts against UConn Huskies.

Name: Dain Dainja

Position: Forward and Center

Team: Illinois Fighting Illini

H.S.: Park Center Senior High

Hometown: Brooklyn Park

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