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Illinois on SI is grading the performance of every former Illini in the 2025 NBA Summer League (minus Quincy Guerrier, who played only six minutes). In the third of five entries, we assess Dain Dainja’s performance in his initial NBA action.

Former Illini Dain Dainja With Strong Showing for Miami Heat in NBA Summer League

Former Illini big man Dain Dainja made the most of his NBA Summer League debut with the Miami Heat, turning heads with an efficient and active performance in limited minutes.

Memphis Star Dain Dainja Works Out for Toronto Raptors Amid NBA Draft Buzz

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly taking a look at another physical frontcourt prospect. According to Jason Munz of the Commercial Appeal, Memphis senior Dain Dainja has worked out for the team as part of his pre-draft process.

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Bucks Draft Workout Round-Up: Into the Dainja zone

Milwaukee scouted some misfit prospects in their latest workouts We’re back with another Bucks draft workout round-up! As it’s officially June, we’re now just a few weeks away from draft night.

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College Basketball News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 17

Former MN prep star enters transfer portal, potentially looking for fourth school in five years

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, former Park Center High School standout Dain Dainja is back in the transfer portal after putting together his best collegiate season in 2024-25 at Memphis.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 2

Dain Dainja, Luke Goode and More: Best 2024-25 Seasons From Former Illini

In this moment of prolific player movement around college basketball, the passionate and generally well-meaning members of Illini Nation may find themselves a bit triggered by recent events.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 16

Dain Dainja helps No. 16 Memphis beat UAB for AAC title

Dain Dainja registered a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds, and too-seeded Memphis pulled away for an 84-72 win over UAB to win the American Athletic Conference tournament on Sunday afternoon in Fort Worth, Texas.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 15

No. 16 Memphis holds off Tulane to reach AAC title game

Dain Dainja scored 23 points with 11 rebounds and No. 16 Memphis escaped with a 78-77 win over Tulane in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Saturday afternoon in Fort Worth, Texas.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 7

No. 16 Memphis puts away South Florida for 5th straight win

Dain Dainja and PJ Haggerty each had 20 points to lead host Memphis to an 84-68 victory over South Florida in the American Athletic Conference matchup on Friday night.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 4

No. 16 Memphis beats UTSA, earning at least share of AAC title

Dain Dainja scored a game-high 19 points and No. 16 Memphis survived a performance rife with turnovers to edge UTSA 75-70 on Tuesday in San Antonio, clinching at least a share of the American Athletic Conference regular-season title.

Memphis Tigers News / wreg.com / February 27

Chat with Hardaway leads to huge game from Jourdain

MEMPHIS – Dain Dainja put on a clinic Wednesday night for the Tigers. Dainja scored a career high 25 points to go along with ten rebounds to help the U of M to its tenth win in 11 games to stay atop the AAC standings.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 26

No. 18 Memphis fends off stubborn effort by Rice

Dain Dainja had game highs of 25 points and 10 rebounds as No. 18 Memphis pulled away in the last two minutes for an 84-72 American Athletic Conference win over visiting Rice on Wednesday night.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 25

Dain Dainja, No. 18 Memphis seek to exploit interior vs. Rice

When Dain Dainja poses a danger to opponents on the interior, No. 18 Memphis might be as dangerous as any other team. Dainja certainly was at his best Sunday during the Tigers' 84-65 victory over Florida Atlantic, tying his career high with 22 points and finishing just one rebound off his season high with 11.

Memphis Tigers News / wreg.com / February 24

Tigers win over FAU moves Memphis back into Top 20

MEMPHIS – This rollercoaster of a season for the Memphis Tigers is back on the upswing. Thanks to Sunday's beatdown of Florida Atlantic, the Tigers stayed atop the AAC standings at 12 and 2 with just four games to go in the regular season.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 23

No. 22 Memphis handles FAU to remain atop AAC

Dain Dainja and PJ Haggerty each had 22 points to lead the host Memphis Tigers to an 84-65 victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls on Sunday afternoon. Dainja matched a career-best with his point total and grabbed 11 rebounds.

Memphis Tigers News / wreg.com / February 7

Haggerty and Dainja can't wait for Sunday

MEMPHIS – Get Back. The two words to describe how the 17th ranked Memphis Tigers are feeling about Sunday's game against Temple. The Owls are the only team to beat Memphis in AAC play this season.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 30

No. 19 Memphis pulls away from Tulane

Dain Dainja had 19 points and 10 rebounds and No. 19 Memphis held off Tulane 68-56 on Thursday night in New Orleans. PJ Carter and Colby Rogers added 14 points each for the Tigers (17-4, 7-1 American Athletic Conference), who won their fourth straight game and for the eighth time in nine games.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 5

PJ Haggerty, Dain Dainja help No. 21 Memphis put away North Texas

PJ Haggerty made his first seven shots on his way to a game-high 27 points, Dain Dainja added 14 and No. 21 Memphis held off a feisty North Texas squad to earn a 68-64 home win on Sunday.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 21