Memphis forward Dain Dainja has been unable to secure an NCAA waiver for an additional year of eligibility, officially ending his college career after five seasons between Baylor and Illinois before ending at Memphis. Dainja averaged 15.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks last season, anchoring the Tigers’ AAC title and NCAA Tournament push.
Head coach Penny Hardaway expressed deep disappointment, applauding Dainja’s dedication and hinting the program will seek other roster additions to fill the void. Dainja responded on X, simply posting: “Thank you Memphis.”
Meanwhile, Memphis center Moussa Cisse has taken steps toward the NBA, agreeing to an Exhibit‑10 contract with the Dallas Mavericks on June 26, 2025. This non‑guaranteed training camp deal includes the potential for a two‑way contract and G‑League bonus if he spends 60 days with the Dallas Legends.
A 7‑footer with strong defensive tools out of Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis, Cisse averaged 5.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks last season. He now begins competing this summer for a spot on the Mavericks’ roster