Dain Dainja caps off Edmonton's free agency frenzy
Edmonton Stingers sign Dain Dainja for 2026 season
Edmonton, AB- The Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced the signing of G-League player Dain Dainja. Dainja spent the 2025-26 season competing for the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA G-League, where he averaged 14.3 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.
“I was super interested in playing in the CEBL and Edmonton for more exposure and to be able to learn from more pros and not only work on my game, but stay in game shape as well.” said Dainja.
Dainja spent two years with the University of Illinois where he played a total of 71 games before moving onto the University of Memphis where he finished his collegiate career averaging 27.8 minutes, 15 points, and 7.7 rebounds. In 2025, he secured a contract with the Sioux Falls Skyforce G-League team.
"Dain is a talented forward who can score and facilitate at an elite level. He is still a very young professional, and we look forward to seeing him grow and develop with us this summer. He is an explosive playmaker who will definitely make a splash in the CEBL!" said Head Coach and General Manager Jordan Baker.
Dainja is set to make his CEBL debut when the Stingers open their season at home against the Winnipeg Sea Bears on May 9th.
Tickets are available for as low as $20 per seat and can be purchased online or by contacting the Stingers head office via email ([email protected]) or phone (1-87STINGERS).
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