Dain Dainja is a collegiate basketball forward for the Memphis Tigers in the American Conference. Dainja began his collegiate journey at Baylor University, where he redshirted during the 2020-21 season as the team clinched the NCAA Championship. The following year, he played in three games before transferring to the University of Illinois midway through the season. In his sophomore year, he averaged 9.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while shooting 63.6% from the field.
During his junior season in 2023-24, Dainja averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game with a shooting percentage of 66.9%. In June 2024, Dainja made the decision to transfer to the Memphis Tigers for his final collegiate season. As of March 2025, Dainja has been an integral part of the Tigers' roster, wearing the number 42. In the 2024-25 season, Dainja is reportedly averaging 13.7 points and nearly 7.0 rebounds per game, while maintaining a shooting percentage of around 56.3%.
Dain Dainja's nationality
Dain Dainja holds American nationality and citizenship. He was raised in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, USA, as per Memphis Tigers' official website.
Dain Dainja's hometown
According to Baylor Bears' official website, Dainja was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was raised in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. He attended Park Center Senior High School for his basketball prep career. As a senior, he led his team to a 23-5 record, securing a conference title and reaching the 5AAAA section finals. Upon his graduation, he was ranked as a four-star recruit
FAQs on Dain Dainja
A. As of March 2025, Dain Dainja is 22 years old.
A. Dain Dainja is from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
A. Dain Dainja is reportedly 2.06 m tall.
