Dain Dainja is a collegiate basketball forward for the Memphis Tigers in the Atlantic American Conference. Before joining the Memphis Tigers, Dainja was a forward for the Baylor Bears and the Illinois Fighting Illini. A four-star prospect in the Class of 2020, Dain Dainja was ranked No. 52 by ESPN and No. 91 by 247Sports throughout his high school career. He redshirted his entire freshman year at Baylor.
Dainja had an incredible sophomore season with Illinois, averaging 9.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, ranking as the team's fourth scorer and second rebounder. Dainja was one of six Illini to play in all 37 games during the 2023–24 season as a junior. He finished sixth on the team in terms of both rebounding (3.7 rpg) and scoring (6.3 ppg). After two seasons with the Fighting Illini, Dainja transferred to the University of Memphis for his senior year.
| Name | Dain Dainja |
| Age | 22 years old, as of December 2024 |
| Residence | Brooklyn Park, MN |
| Position | Forward |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth | Basketball, Endorsements, Social Media |
| Endorsements | FedEx St.Jude Championship, Bluff City NIL, Next Name |
Dain Dainja NIL Deal 2024
According to On3, Dain Dainja has NIL deals with FedEx St.Jude Championship, Bluff City NIL, and Next Name during his ongoing collegiate career. However, the amount involved in the deal isn’t available on On3. Next Name empowers an athlete to leverage his Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) with opportunities like brand partnerships, digital collectibles, and affiliate marketing.
FAQ's on Dain Dainja's NIL deal
A. Dain Dainja is from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
A. Dain Dainja is 2.06 m tall.
A. Dan Dainja transferred to the Memphis Tigers after two seasons with the Illinois Fighting Illini.
A. Dain Dainja is in his senior year at the University of Memphis.
