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James Nguyen
James Nguyen
Sports Reporter · Champaign, IL
James Nguyen has a background in journalism from Illinois State University and has spent the last six years covering collegiate sports for NPR Illinois and local sports blogs. His firsthand experience as a former college athlete gives him a unique perspective on the ups and downs of university sports in the region.
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