Bruce Weber scheduled Vanderbilt because he liked having a couple of beers with Kevin Stallings, his old benchmate from Gene Keadys glory years. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Trent signed a deal with FMP Meridian in a Serbian basketball league. He had a lot of shows to fit by having that last name, although they are not related. Youll be happier, and all of us who report on Illini basketball will earn some money from your clicks. It looked like the thigh pads that basketball players wore under their baggy pants in recent years. Brad Underwood and the mens Basketball team are also in the mix for the top spots of the Big Ten once again. I got a big brace on my knee. I think eventually Trent Frazier will find his way on a summer league roster. After the Michigan game, Illinois travels to Mackey for a shot at the top team in the conference. You come to Illinois expecting success, but what did you learn about being a successful basketball program from those guys? Youd want to know when Trent Frazier & DaMonte Williams forgot how to shoot. Frazier played 5 years at Illinois. Frazier, who averaged 4.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists at Illinois, was thought of as a defensive player, and that has carried into his coaching acumen as well. Though a small sample size, Green has appeared to join the arena of competent Illini coaches including Bielema and Brad Underwood. I know it was kind of a retooling year for you guys. A 14-18 record as a freshman, which was followed up by a 12-21 campaign as a sophomore, made for a rocky start to his career. Frazier is the 5th leading scorer in program history. I always wanted to coach.. I didnt want to be that guy, so I stuck it out.. On June 10, 2022, Frazier signed a contract with Serbian team FMP for the 202223 season. Frazier served in a complementary role to Ayo Dosunmu as a junior, averaging 9.1 points and 1.9 assists per game. All Rights Reserved. You want Omar to succeed. Chester Frazier used to play back in 2008 and is ranked the No. 25 in the final AP poll. Were still building this thing from the ground up, and were still putting the pieces together.. Hes analytical. Brad Underwood reserved special praise for Omar in his postgame remarks. We sweep Clemson. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. This is what Illini basketball can be, this season, if everyone gets healthy, and if everyone understands his role. I can also see Feliz eventually transition in coaching. Frazier made so many impacts during the regular Big Ten season games. But he also feels that he. Crazy time. What should you expect? pic.twitter.com/72fwvqQXbm, AdmiralBet ABA League (@ABA_League) January 3, 2023. Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives to the basket against Fatts Russell #4 of the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at State Farm Center on January 6 . Theres no question that Kofi is better than Omar, but Omars defensive instincts (and wing-span) are difficult to appreciate on film. Just to see people grow and get better as young men, theres no better feeling as a coach than that.. Trent Frazier, however, rode out the course. His intellectual and leadership gifts can be overstated sometimes, but only because those conversations might make you forget that hes good at basketball, too. If Trent can show that he can score efficiently while also playing strong defense, there is no reason that he cannot vie for a roster spot later in his career. That list includes the likes of Brandon Paul, Dee Brown, Malcolm Hill, Brian Cook . Those guys were workaholics, man. Mar 3, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) stares at the ball as he defends during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center. Frazier is one of the top on-ball defenders in the conference using his quickness, stamina, instincts and his refusal to be screened. A coaching firing tends to enable recruits to reopen their availability and find another program to land with. I mean, I had Michigan, Florida. FMP Meridian ranked No. 37 records for Trent Frazier. Four out of the five seasons he was with Illinois, Frazier averaged over 10 points per game. He took to his social media to tell the University of Illinois and the Fighting Illini fans that he thanks them for everything they have done for him. How a teenage Trent Frazier took down his dad, though, has stuck with the . But we were in control of the game. Son of Theodoric Thomas Frazier and Hattie Vergie Currin Frazier. But what was Year One like for you guys out in Blacksburg? I was going through so much. In these cases, the average was taken. If there was a shoulder component, it was obscured by Trents practice jersey. Frazier joined Virginia Tech in 2019 when Mike Young was announced as head coach of Virginia Tech. It looked like the thigh pads that football players wore until fashion became more important than practicality. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Trent Frazier's loyalty to Illinois was tested before the Wellington, Fla., native even arrived on campus to start his freshman year. The kid wanted to leave (Kansas State). Additionally, Underwood will hopefully return all of his talented freshmen and bring in some important pieces. Chester Frazier: It was tough, man. What clicked with that team to finish second in the Big Ten? In addition to Frazier not bailing on the team, Coach Underwood brought in more talent when Frazier was a sophomore. A former starting point guard for the Fighting Illini, Frazier returned to his alma mater bringing nearly a decade worth of experience as an assistant coach . Belos problem should be the subject of a dissertation. In all, hopefully a trap game situation can be avoided and this talented Illinois squad can move forward with a W. The Ohio State basketball season summed up in one final possession. Feliz has spent 3 seasons in Spain. He doesnt have a whole lotta offense, but he shut an entire team down on their own end of the court. But it wasnt always an easy path for Frazier and the Illini. I was coming off a good year (in Germany). He's achieved great success, as a player here and as a coach at both Kansas State and Virginia Tech. Trent has been found in 3 cities including Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami. In 39 minutes, he scored 29 points, making 9 of 18 shots from the field . Throughout this 2022-23 year, Illinois Mens football and basketball have shown that they are relevant programs in the Big Ten. Trent has played exceptionally well in a featured role. I just lost my dad. The final area I see Frazier making the biggest impact is in three-point shooting. I certainly dont have the expertise to declare either of those descriptions. As a team, FMP Meridian shot just 31.8% from three-point range. Chester Frazier: Man, I got thrown right into the fire. Trent Frazier added 15 points and six steals to help the Illini (16-5, 12-3) stay in second place in the bruising Big Ten with two weeks to go in league play. Most Important Illinois Basketball Game Since? So why did the Knights fall apart at this particular point? He was a fan favorite while at Illinois, and that isnt going to change just because he has left. Chester is a leader, a competitor, and a winner. Coach (Weber) gets fired (at Illinois) and gets the job at K-State, and he calls me. When things get tough, that doesnt mean you leave a program high and dry. By the time the Illini lead reached 30 points, most of the fans probably forgot how awful things looked in the early minutes. It seems the flu is carving its way through the entire campus, not just the basketball team. Smart & fearless. But as soon as hed disappeared into the huddle, he exploded. This may have been an Elite. With a young team that has been very inconsistent, I worry how Illinois comes out. At this point in the Big Ten, the only thing that matters is a win. They came out unbelievably flat in their two games against Michigan State and Purdue which could have allowed them to win the Big Ten West. Whats that been like to watch from afar? He also averaged 5.7 points and was one of the best rebounding point guards nationally, averaging 4.8 per game. That path includes a number of years overseas, finding a way on a G-league or summer league roster and cashing in on an opportunity when someone gets hurt. Frazier is not going anywhere. It was really important for me to get to her. 18 in the national polls, second place in the conference, and a No. Whether that is pretty or not. Scott Richeys persistent questioning yielded as much. Was that just internal drive or was there anyone you relied on through that? Frazier had appeared in 31 or more games for five consecutive seasons at Illinois, but the 2022 postseason was largely one to forget. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 22 years old? Then he checked and he made it happen. In a building year, thats all you can ask. Then as a Sophomore he was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten. He is originally from Wellington, FL, where he attended Wellington High School. UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - FEBRUARY 18: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a win after a college basketball game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Bryce Jordan Center on February 18, 2020 in University Park, Pennsylvania. Strategic Directions. That much we know. Now they have to repeat this success without their QB, star running back, and star defensive players. What was that growing process like for you as a coach? I see Frazier coming in and being a defensive stopper for this team. Chester Frazier: It really was up to me. Illinois played a very rough game against Penn State at home last year before a known high-stakes game against Iowa. Your email address will not be published. But it seems as if the Illini might find their way. We had four players on the roster when we got the job. (If he leaves the University of Illinois before he retires, it probably wont be because the University of Illinois micromanaged him. Green and womens team will resume their play on Thursday night against the winner of Rutgers and Northwestern. I know there was some personal stuff Chester that was really difficult for you with Jamar Smith, your dad passing away and all that. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. You should hope that those TV commentators are talking about it in March. Crazy. During his time in Manhattan the Wildcats captured a pair of Big 12 championships in 2013 and 2019. Now, (Josh) Heytvelt and (Jeremy) Pargo wouldve been tough, but we wouldve had a shot.. Frazier earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors and was voted team MVP as a senior, leading the Illini to as high as No. I already knew instantly. I do not want to call it a rivalry game, but it is an important one; especially with Michigan looming around second place in the conference. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports, Oct 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, US; Illinois women s head coach Shauna Green speaks to the media during the Big Ten media days at Target Center. I wanted to play, but there was no way I was playing in the NCAA Tournament. Trent has played exceptionally well in a featured role. Frazier arrivedin Champaign from Virginia Tech, where hespent the last two seasons as associate head coach for Mike Young. The coach who recruited Frazier and all of his talent. Elite on Brads part, but he did seem genuinely surprised. I said, Coach, Im going to be straight-forward, thats not where I want to be. All About NIA. Fast forward nearly seven months to the day, on March 11, 2017, Illinois basketball fired head coach John Groce. Copyright 2023 Armchair illini. He also scored 27 points against Iowa, including a buzzer beating . Illinois Basketball: 4 Thoughts Before Wisconsin. That felt likea trueBruce Weber team. I would say since hes been eight months, hes been kind of dropping the ball in the hoop. After his official visit to Illinois, Frazier verbally committed to the program and former head coach John Groce on August 21, 2016. Brads coaching was not all top-down on Monday. A lot of the upcoming job Brad Underwood has in front of him a job which could, ideally, result in those familiar His Best Coaching Job accolades that TV commentators gush during conference tournaments involves Reining Wild Horses. Trent Frazier has become, with Chester Frazier's help, Chester Frazier. I think we would have had a chance to make it out of the first weekend had I played, just to have another leader, a presence on the court, man, another guy who could defend. In the 2021 season, the team was protected from respiratory viruses. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. He was named to the Second Team All-Big Ten.[11]. and 2 phone numbers associated with Trent in area codes such as 352, 305. Unfortunately, COVID-19 shut the Illinis fantastic run to end the 2019-20 season and abruptly ended Felizs college career. Despite having some talented transfers and a star freshman in Brice Sensabaugh, Chris Holtmanns squad has struggled to gain any traction. More importantly he totaled 89 victories during his career, an average of 22.3 wins per season, helping lead the Illini to three 20-plus win seasons, three NCAA Tournaments and a pair of runner-up Big Ten finishes. If Feliz can continue to play his aggressive style on offense while also being a pitbull of a defender, it is not out of the realm of possibility to make a Summer League Roster to showcase these skills. Lastly his senior year he was named Big Ten All-Defensive Team and Honorable mention All-Big Ten. I just didnt know when. Maybe. Look, I am all for eating a bowl of crow for this take. Find Trent Frazier's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Their 11-7 in conference play lands them into the 6th seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Were not able to see these guys, so its been tough.. Were locked in the house, man. As a sophomore, Frazier led Wellington High School to an 8A Florida High School Athletic Association basketball state championship, and hit the game-winning free throw with 0.4 seconds left for a 5756 victory over Hagerty High School. They simply cannot seem to put two straight games of 40 minute efforts together. Trent signed a deal with FMP Meridian in a Serbian basketball league. After his list cut in July, Frazier would then take an official visit to Champaign on August 19. Chester Frazier: Its fun, man. You can help. On the bright side, both of those guys might still be playing for B1G teams, and theyre not. Im playing with a torn MCL. A teammate that has had a major impact for the Illini is, Frazier is not going anywhere. He didnt bail on the team when things got tough. I just hope that Illinois does not come out flat. He thinks too much sometimes, and thats not something that can be undone. Its going OK. A little busy. Florida was involved. The Baltimore native was a four-year letterwinner for the Fighting Illini from 2006-09. During his senior season, Frazier averaged 27.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists, leading Wellington to a 274 record and Florida Class 9A State Semifinals appearance. Illinois basketball has a familiar face who is entering the professional ranks in a different country. Andres Feliz is 25 years old. Known for his toughness and strength as a defender, Frazier played in 125 career games, starting 88. Here are some highlights from his junior season, since his regular season for 2020-21 season arent posted yet. By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer January 31, 2021 One day before Illinois was set to face off with No. Will not be decommitting.For next 4 years I will be continuing at The University of IllinoisLooking forward to play for an awesome coach!! Well, Frazier is now dipping his toe into a pretty big pond, as the Illinois basketball team has offered 2023 guard, Marvel Allen. We dont get to get out and watch these guys play, which is the most important part of the time of the year for us is April and July when we can really get out and see these guys, maybe get to some their hometowns and high schools and see them. He liked the people there. Dan OBrien captured it in GIF form. Scott persisted about that, too. He already seems like a baller. On the other hand, its difficult to replicate Darryl Morsell and David DeJulius in practice. I wanted to see how a different practice is run, some different offensive philosophies, defensive philosophies. Frazier logged eight points (2-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 68-53 loss to Houston. That wouldve been a really good game. It seems the team and Coleman in particular hadnt followed the scouting report, or wasnt prepared for the ferocity of Cincinnatis defensive pressure. Ohio State is not very good. Alfonso Plummer has taken over the Trent Frazier Role as contemplated in 2017. You see it every day in college basketball, kids run and quit when they dont get their way and things arent going right. Friday night was a celebration of Illinois basketball. [10] During the 202122 season Frazier reached the #5 spot on Illini men's basketball career scoring list. By the time Nnanna Egwu graduated, Illini fans had come to appreciate what he could do defensively, despite his failure to learn low-post moves throughout a four-year career. At that point, it made sense just to get to the East Coast and work for a guy like Mike Young who has some success at Wofford and is known as a really good offensive coach.. I trusted it, and I said, Im not a quitter. So I stuck with it. Trent Frazier (born September 8, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Zenit and the VTB United League. I thought they were going to make a nice run in the tournament this year.. It was a good fit. Youd want to know why this team looks so uninspired, and how Brad Underwood lost control of them. Given his lateral quickness, size & outside shooting, he already had NBA written all over him. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Illinois defense was fun to watch on Friday. Trent Frazier's net worth Despite a couple of other members of the Illinois class of 2017 decided to back out of their commitment, Frazier continued strong and was determined to suit up for the Illini. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. And together, especially in the form of a perfect half-court lob to two-handed slam, basketball cannot get more fun. Allen is a 6-foot-4, 190-pound combo guard from Calvary Christian . I end up at Virginia Tech.. As Underwood tried to implement his handprint on the program, many players felt taken aback. Office(s): Diabetes Section (DS) Phone Number: 410-558-8424. Thank you for everything #1. Chester FRAZIER Title: Other Biologist. It giveth and taketh away. With all of that being said, I want to say thank you, Trent. Youd want to know what the coaching staff has been drilling in practice. This point, after a week of post-Marquette practices, should discourage the reader. He declared shooting for the NBA Draft this season. Chester Frazier: Yeah, he loves it, man. But his demeanor doesnt need a complete rebuild. Brad compared his work/battle with Coleman to two rams butting heads. So I made some calls. Lon Kruger brought Texas Pan American to Champaign, because he coached there. Frazier's 32 points were the third most points ever scored by a freshman in a single game in Illinois history, trailing only Deon Thomas and Kiwane Garris who are the first and second all-time leading scorers at Illinois. We had a good team, man. The Hokies had a breakout 15-7 campaign in 2021, finishing third in the ACC, advancing to the NCAA Tournament and ending the year ranked No. Chester Frazier: Oh my god, yeah, man. In his role, Mr. Frazier represented the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and agency leadership to create and maintain dialog with interagency partners, private sector and non-governmental entities, and leadership for institutions of higher education to generate awareness on key national security issues. The fact that theyre missing their point guard should seem familiar. That is the day Trent Frazier would pledge his talents to the Orange and Blue. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? I know you may have coached against Brad Underwood before, but they took a nice step forward. To see somebody get better and know that you put the time and the work in with them, its an intrinsic reward for me, man. Chester Frazier (born April 14, 1986) is an American college basketball coach from Baltimore, Maryland currently serving as an assistant coach at Virginia Tech under head coach Mike Young . I really wanted to get back to the East Coast, man. Those Western Kentucky guards were good. Trent Frazier, I recruited Trent Frazier at Kansas State, so I keep up with him. Shoot, we go out to Maui and beat Michigan State who was No. This was Fraziers team as a freshman, but as a sophomore, Ayo Dosunmu and Andres Feliz came in, and roles had to start changing. As a sophomore, he averaged 13.7 points, 2.6 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game. But I always knew I would coach. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. It definitely was a good fit. I am extremely happy for Frazier and what the future holds for the talented guard. Title. Few Illinois student-athletes have taken advantage of opportunities to profit off of their name, image and likeness as much as super-senior point guard Trent Frazier have. Both coaches have ushered in a significant level of competence. I wanted to stick through it. Trent Frazier, however, rode out the course. Right now, taketh is winning. But its just like any other kid. Given that his team is in the same conference as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, I do assume that this is one of the tougher European Leagues. Mike and Mike got older. Curbelo enjoyed watching it. Thats no knock on Coach Weber. But the Baltimore native was. Hes a phenomenal coach, man, better than a lot of people give him credit for. Dee Brown and James Augustine were seniors. The hard-nosed Illinois guard was never the leading scorer, nor the most athletic on the Illinois basketball team. This is one of those articles that nobody will read, because you dont want to think about Illini basketball right now. Via Twitter, Trent Frazier announced that he was returning for his . Chester Frazier: Eerie. Yeah, dont make me revisit that. Trent, Belo and Jake might be available. Its kept Trent Frazier in shape, defensively. We use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. FRAZIER: And he said, if the work is not done to EPA specifications, the agency will step in and perform the work itself, and Norfolk Southern could end up paying triple the costs of the cleanup. Adding a player like Frazier should help the team tremendously. Thank you for sticking with us through losing, a coaching change, more losing and a downgraded offensive role. With all the new harnesses hes been wearing since wrecking his shoulder and knee, the fine tuning of muscle memory hasnt had sufficient repetitions to adjust. It will air live on CBS . He even understands it at such a young age that its fun to see., Chester Frazier: Just inspiring other people, man, seeing other people get better. He is not dating anyone. Al Martindale came over and checked it and say, Yep! Were you surprised at how early he called you and was that an easy decision for you? CHAMPAIGN Rodnell Frazier doesn't remember the exact circumstances of when his oldest son first beat him 1-on-1. That's our statement," Frazier said. Initially, (Weber) wanted me to be operations. This place means a great deal to him, having sweat equity in our program. cfrazie2@illinois.edu. Im going after the ball and grab it, and he grabs it quick and picks his knee up. [2], Last edited on 27 November 2022, at 17:11, "Chester Frazier speaks on decision to join Virginia Tech", "Official: Underwood hires Illini alum Chester Frazier as assistant", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chester_Frazier&oldid=1124160788, 2 Big Ten All Defensive Team (2007, 2009), This page was last edited on 27 November 2022, at 17:11. 3 point guard that has played for the Illini. As of right now, he is an assistance coach at Virginia Tech under head coach Mike Young. Michigan is a team that Illinois and their fans have grown to hate. I was really looking forward to getting back to the East Coast. Given that names like Luka Doncic played for Real Madrid, and players like Nikola Mirotic and former lottery pick, Mario Hezonja are in the league. After the Illini fired coach John Groce and brought in Brad . I got through it and had a much better senior year.. I had a short career overseas. Youd want to know who this Illini team thinks it is. As I stated, hes losing a major scoring machine, Ayo Dosunmu and big man, Kofi Cockburn. At 24 years old, Trent Frazier height I mean, it's always been my path, man, to be honest," Frazier said. Its broke! At that point, I didnt know what that meant. [1], In 2021, Frazier returned to the University of Illinois as an assistant coach. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. March 21, 2022. CHAMPAIGN Trent Frazier made a break on an inbounds pass, timed his jump perfectly and got his fingertips on the ball enough to knock it into the back court. This point should be remembered, because its in danger of being lost in the telling of Illinoiss massive ass whooping. [4], In March 2017, Frazier reaffirmed his decision to play college basketball at Illinois after John Groce was fired and head coach Brad Underwood was hired away from Oklahoma State. He played eight seasons of basketball in a different country, and now he is an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns. Frazier averaged 12.5 points, 3.1 assists and 1.8 rebounds per game as a true freshman. Opirnije: https://t.co/r3ahdNFuzj#kkfmp #panteri pic.twitter.com/bHbYS1cXTF. He served a year as a graduate assistant and video coordinator with Illinois (2010-11) under his former head coach Bruce Weber between stints of playing professionally in Germany. I played for a guy that I played for my first year with a different team. Seeing a player like Leron Black become a graduate assistant at Dayton definitely rises the scenario for Andres Feliz to follow suit. The hard-nosed Illinois guard was never the leading scorer, nor the most athletic on the Illinois basketball team. He would continue developing his defensive capabilities and become one of the best defenders we have seen for the Illini in decades. Since graduation. We have estimated In fairness, hes generally straightforward, and you can literally see him thinking when a question veers on territory that DIA handlers have cautioned him against addressing. And maybe Coleman settled into himself, after realizing that hed done to Harper what hed deeply desired to do to Harper (his good friend, by the way). After high school he decided to be a part of the University of Illinois. We beat Syracuse, Wake Forest, NC State. This past 2020-21 college basketball season was one of his most impressive. Right now, every upcoming opponent is studying video from the Bearcats Trouncing. What was that like for you to leave Bruce Weber and what convinced you to go to Virginia Tech? But instead, Frazier gets the goosebumps when he goes on one of his trademark "heaters" as he did in the Illini's 76-64 victory over Maryland on Thursday night. Illinois is battling to take control of second place in the conference and is hoping to round out into form as they prepare to make a run in March. Theres always been the flashy two-handed slam guy. He is a member of famous with the age 24 years old group. It seems like forever ago when the Womens basketball team was playing meaningful games in March, however Green and her staff have brought that back in year one. Player of the Game: Trent Frazier - Yeah, it would be easy to give this to the All-American because Ayo Dosunmu ended with 22 points, six rebounds and seven assists. We just started turning the ball over. In March 2017 Frazier reaffirmed his decision to play college basketball at Illinois after John Groce was fired and head coach Brad Underwood was hired away from Oklahoma State. Even in their wins, they always end up having insane offensive droughts and inexcusable defensive lapses. Put two straight games of 40 minute efforts together 18 in the of... 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