On Monday, November 27, Waggener High School standout JJ Kalakon competed in NCAA D1 game

Western Illinois Leathernecks Coach Chad Boudreau (2024) | Western Illinois Leathernecks

By West Central Reporter

Nov 28, 2023

On Monday, November 27, former Waggener High School standout, JJ Kalakon’s current college team, the Western Illinois Leathernecks, lost 49-71 in their NCAA D1 game against the Wisconsin Badgers.

The game took place in Madison, Wisconsin. This was the first matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers this season.

The Western Illinois Leathernecks’ next game is scheduled for Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. in Macomb, Illinois.

Name: JJ Kalakon

Position: Guard

Hometown: Louisville

Height: 6′5″

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