We had a good team, man. 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. Thats hard to mesh and build that chemistry. He had a great relationship with the Illini before this trip, but this official visit sealed the deal and on August 21, Frazier made his commitment to the Orange and Blue. The team has a winning record, however Real Madrid and FC Barcelona sit a top of the league by 4 games from Felizs squad. He didnt bail on the team when things got tough. Like DaMonte Williams, hes been a team leader, and an indispensable part of recent Illini success. I just lost my dad. To be honest, his loyalty and pride for the program when we had to undergo being a double digit seed in the big ten tournament was what endeared Trent to fans. The fact that Chester Frazier is still, at 35, playing stern defense in practice, has undoubtedly helped the younger Illini to recognize that there's serious peril awaiting them in the #B1G. Lastly his senior year he was named Big Ten All-Defensive Team and Honorable mention All-Big Ten. I know it was kind of a retooling year for you guys. Always appreciate the time. Even in their wins, they always end up having insane offensive droughts and inexcusable defensive lapses. Theres usually a story behind a non-conference scheduling. cfrazie2@illinois.edu. This will be Coach Underwoods fourth straight solid season, and if the trend continues, another bid to the NCAA tournament. He did whatever it took for the Illini to get better. Latest Videos. K-State won 150 games during his tenure and made five NCAA Tournament appearances, highlighted by a trip to the Elite Eight in 2018 that included an upset victory over No. Were you surprised at how early he called you and was that an easy decision for you? Illinois defense was fun to watch on Friday. Frazier isnt just about the offensive side of the court either. Additionally, Underwood will hopefully return all of his talented freshmen and bring in some important pieces. Chester is a leader, a competitor, and a winner. I can also see Feliz eventually transition in coaching. Its merely one of the irritants.). I would say since hes been eight months, hes been kind of dropping the ball in the hoop. You cant rely on chaos for 36 minutes. He now joins quite a few Illinois players such as Ayo Dosunmu and Andres Feliz, just to name a few of his former teammates. We graduated the same year from Illinois, and we both have two toddlers. The hardest part is evaluating players from home. March 18, 2017, is the day Frazier kept with his commitment and it is also the day Illinois would hire new head coach, Brad Underwood. 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. The Illini had a 31-8 edge in fast-break points, shot 56% from the floor and forced 18 turnovers, as Frazier stifled Gophers star Marcus Carr. Brad Underwoods strategy of not starting his best players, but using them as surprise attackers, continues to pay dividends. Each is exactly the kind of player that gets fans excited to watch. 3 at the time. Basically, man, we had a good bond, and, look, he was going to pay me a lot of money to come back. Scott persisted about that, too. Ive always been that kind of person. Just seven days after the firing of Groce, Frazier came out with a strong statement on Twitter. However, without players like Trent Frazier who set the foundation, it is hard to imagine what the Illini would be. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Maybe because he feels the pressure of two unexpected, early season losses. After his official visit to Illinois, Frazier verbally committed to the program and former head coach John Groce on August 21, 2016. During his freshman season, Frazier led all Big Ten Conference freshman in scoring, assists, steals and three-pointers made per game, earning both conference All-Freshman team honors and Honorable Mention honors. [8] Frazier averaged 12.5 points, 3.1 assists and 1.8 rebounds per game as a true freshman. Narrowing down to his top eight in July 2016, Frazier had Georgia, Rhode Island, VCU, Seton Hall, Memphis, SMU, Kansas State and Illinois all vying for his commitment. Required fields are marked *. Illini substitution patterns are certainly known to the Rutgers coaching staff, and Paynes entry happened right on time. He is originally from Wellington, FL, where he attended Wellington High School. Frazier made so many impacts during the regular Big Ten season games. Its great to see you have success in this coaching industry. Whether that is pretty or not. Chester Frazier: Oh my god, yeah, man. First he called me to check on a kid from D.C., Rodney McGruder, in my backyard. Not only is he, but Kofi Cockburn is also declaring the NBA Draft. And you guys had a lot of success at K-State, what was that like for you? Belo did better with Kofi in the line-up, but hes nowhere near solid enough to be a starting PG in the B1G. Maybe, in a few months, Illini basketball will have rekindled your interest, and youll be scrolling the web, trying to find as much content as possible. I got through it and had a much better senior year.. After the Illini fired coach John Groce and brought in Brad . Their 11-7 in conference play lands them into the 6th seed in the Big Ten Tournament. We missed the live period. 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 57-56 victory over Hagerty High School. I learned a lot through trial and error, man. Son of Theodoric Thomas Frazier and Hattie Vergie Currin Frazier. They started pressing. He watches it. "(Coaching) kinda was my role as a player, just as a leader kind of a guy who kept everybody in line and just got everybody involved. I was really looking forward to getting back to the East Coast. It giveth and taketh away. National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) . With a young team that has been very inconsistent, I worry how Illinois comes out. You get thrown into the it right away. He earned a bachelor's degree in recreation management from Illinois in 2009. After seven yearson Weber's staff in Manhattan (Kan.), Frazier last year moved closer to home, taking the associate head coach job under new Virginia Tech coach Mike Young. Strategic Directions. His career is still young and playing in a tough Spanish league will definitely help his game. But Friday proved that he can focus his analytical skills. And although Kofi got a raw deal from the NCAA, itll almost certainly help the team in the long run. Allen is a 6-foot-4, 190-pound combo guard from Calvary Christian . Crazy to say this but these two men have both played for the Illini, but are not related. But its not what I was built for, was made for. ANALYSIS. (Its the building whose construction necessitated the demolition of Tritos Uptown/Campus Crusade, Chins Wok n Roll/Eddies/Clybourne, RR Sportsgrill/Firehaus and the Sixth & Daniel Espresso Royale.). Many players feel that their time there is coming to an end, but they are ready to start the next chapter of their career. A day that would forever change the path of a once prestigious program. He also scored 27 points against Iowa, including a buzzer beating . Illinois Basketball: 4 Thoughts Before Wisconsin. Another thing that happened was (Illinois assistant) Tracy Webster left, and that kind of hurt because he was the one that recruited me to play at Illinois. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Some of the best Illini players in the history of the program have gone to a different country to play their post-college basketball. He said he told Coleman that Ron Harper dreams of him (Coleman) every night, and pictures him in a pink tutu. Throughout this 2022-23 year, Illinois Mens football and basketball have shown that they are relevant programs in the Big Ten. Michigan is a team that Illinois and their fans have grown to hate. He is currently averaging 20.2 points 5.9 assists while shooting 45 percent from 3. Theyll see how Kofi Cockburn dominated the game for the first eight minutes, and what adjustments Wes Miller made at the Under-12 timeout. Frazier played four seasons at the University of Illinois (200509), under head coach Bruce Weber, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten and Big Ten All-Defensive Team honors. Unfortunately, COVID-19 shut the Illinis fantastic run to end the 2019-20 season and abruptly ended Felizs college career. A little active around here, but were making due.. This year, not so much. Weve all been waiting for Coleman Hawkins to get out of his own head and focus on applying his natural talents to disciplined domination of opponents. Williams was probably on that scouting report, but because he wasnt a starter, he probably didnt figure prominently on that scouting report. 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 at the high-major level. We use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. What was that like for you to leave Bruce Weber and what convinced you to go to Virginia Tech? He declared shooting for the NBA Draft this season. Bruce Weber gave you a call early in your career to come and coach. A chance to clinch another 20 win season early was wasted by a sleepy and amateur performance on Sunday Morning. Frazier joined his former head coach Bruce Weber as an assistant in 2012 when Weber was announced as head coach of Kansas State University. Mar 8, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andres Feliz (10) reacts after a game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center. In this week's win over Nebraska, when the Illini appeared to be headed for their first conference loss, Frazier took over. We do this to improve browsing experience and to show personalized ads. It was a good fit. Him and Trent Fraizer truly were the main catalysts in reestablishing Illinois in the top half of the Big Ten. Seeing players like Patrick Beverley, Jevon Carter or even Malcolm Hill make it into the NBA, Feliz cannot be counted out. 3 point guard that has played for the Illini. Frazier declared for the NBA Draft Friday, though he is still eligible to return for a fifth season. Chester Frazier: I think the biggest thing you look at from that junior year, I think we brought in seven new players, and thats hard, man. 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. [5] Frazier had indicated that both his connections to his future teammates at Illinois and that Underwood had recruited Frazier while he was head coach at Stephen F. Austin were factors in the decision to remain committed to Illinois. This was a two-year deal with the financials not disclosed. Via Twitter, Trent Frazier announced that he was returning for his . Trent Frazier, however, rode out the course. Im going after the ball and grab it, and he grabs it quick and picks his knee up. Illinois' Trent Frazier (1) leaps in celebration with teammates as they defeated Chattanooga in a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament, Friday, March 18, 2022 . I really wanted to get back to the East Coast, man. As a freshman he was named Big Ten All-Freshman Team and Honorable mention All-Big Ten. After his list cut in July, Frazier would then take an official visit to Champaign on August 19. But we were winning. Again, time healed it. At that point, I had kind of isolated myself. Perhaps by necessity. 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. I wanted to see how a different practice is run, some different offensive philosophies, defensive philosophies. That list includes the likes of Brandon Paul, Dee Brown, Malcolm Hill, Brian Cook . CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Slot to Illinois Fighting Illini Newsletter. Illini fans jeered. A teammate that has had a major impact for the Illini is, Frazier is not going anywhere. He is from American. Frazier is holding Wellingtons all-time leading scorer position, totaling the number of 1,742 points. The coach who recruited Frazier and all of his talent. 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 . That rings a bell. Additionally, that record includes a loss at home to league-worst Minnesota. [1] [2] The team was built on we played hard, we defended, we had length, we had shot-blocking, we could defend and we had guys who could make shots. Thats scary, man. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images). "His love for his alma mater has stayed with him throughout his brilliant rise in the coaching ranks. Illinois Football: 30 Greatest Players of All-Time. Frazier played under legendary hoops coach and 8A coach of the year, Matt Colin. Trent Frazier, I recruited Trent Frazier at Kansas State, so I keep up with him. I was going through so much. 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. You should hope that those TV commentators are talking about it in March. Illinois senior guard Trent Frazier was selected to play in the 2022 NABC Reese's Division I College All-Star Game held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Friday. Chester Frazier used to play back in 2008 and is ranked the No. Its not Covid, unless the current strain mimics influenzas bone pain, fever and listlessness. Come on! screamed one of them, loud enough for Coleman to hear it. Hes been in physical therapy. On February 8, 2018, Frazier scored a career high 32 points against Wisconsin at the State Farm Center. 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. 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). Frazier had indicated that both his connections to his future teammates at Illinois and that Underwood had recruited Frazier while he was head coach at Stephen F. Austin were factors in the decision to remain committed to Illinois. It was such a freak accident. . Thats why Belo and ColeHawk get technicals for taunting. Hes a phenomenal coach, man, better than a lot of people give him credit for. A teammate that has had a major impact for the Illini is Ayo Dosunmu. His sixth-man role worked last year because he introduced an element of chaos into the game. They had all the ingredients to make a run, man. Crazy. However, Frazier. Thats no knock on Coach Weber. The Illinois basketball team has another player who is entering the professional ranks. Chester Frazier used to play back in 2008 and is ranked the No. 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. Four out of the five seasons he was with Illinois, Frazier averaged over 10 points per game. Your email address will not be published. It looked like the thigh pads that basketball players wore under their baggy pants in recent years. As a sophomore, he averaged 13.7 points, 2.6 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game. I already knew instantly. I am extremely happy for Frazier and what the future holds for the talented guard. I actually turned down a lot of money to go back. It wasnt healed., You definitely wouldve helped against those Western Kentucky shooters, Chester Frazier: I think wed beat Western Kentucky, and then we wouldve gotten Gonzaga. "Even without our best player, we've got a lot of guys on this team." Duly noted. 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. Here are some highlights from his junior season, since his regular season for 2020-21 season arent posted yet. 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 . Both Hawkins and Curbelo are becoming the focus of refereeing, which industry is attempting, per NCAA direction, to clean up the ungentlemanly aspects of the college game. Feliz currently plays around 21 minutes per game, while averaging 11 points, 3 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game. This point should be remembered, because its in danger of being lost in the telling of Illinoiss massive ass whooping. The biggest thing I took from that was you cant take a night off in that league, how physical the league is, everybody plays their butts off. Married to Marie Love Nurney on February 1, 1919 in Portsmouth, Virginia. By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer January 31, 2021 One day before Illinois was set to face off with No. I was coming off a good year (in Germany). Frazier is not going anywhere. But as soon as hed disappeared into the huddle, he exploded. I know there was some personal stuff Chester that was really difficult for you with Jamar Smith, your dad passing away and all that. This past 2020-21 college basketball season was one of his most impressive. I dont know how much you keep up with Illinois. I mean, obviously, hes my son so its a little different. He has continued his impact on winning as his team currently holds a 13-3 team record. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Chester Frazier always seemed destined to coach. Bringing more businesses into Panama City. The Rutgers game plan, in other words, hit an Omar-shaped wall. Now, (Josh) Heytvelt and (Jeremy) Pargo wouldve been tough, but we wouldve had a shot.. But its just like any other kid. We just started turning the ball over. We were building something pretty good over there. Trent Frazier (born September 8, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Zenit and the VTB United League. Though they may be primed for another successful season, they blew a big opportunity to further the progress they have already made as a program. The passion, drive and will to win will never be forgotten with this fan. Even Brad Underwood doesnt know. Brad Underwood reserved special praise for Omar in his postgame remarks. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. So I made some calls. Green and womens team will resume their play on Thursday night against the winner of Rutgers and Northwestern. FMP Meridian is getting a playmaker in former Illinois basketball guard Trent Frazier. Chester Frazier joined the Illinois men's basketball staff as assistant coach in May 2021. Feliz recently signed a two-year extension with the club to play through the 2024-25 season. Frazier averaged 12.5 points, 3.1 assists and 1.8 rebounds per game as a true freshman. You came to an Illinois program that came to a Final Four here at Illinois. Chester Frazier: It really was up to me. Were still building this thing from the ground up, and were still putting the pieces together.. I didnt want to be that guy, so I stuck it out.. Then you put Giorgi and big Kofi together, thats scary. Whats it been like to do your job from home during this quarantine? He had a lot of shows to fit by having that last name, although they are not related. It will air live on CBS . On February 8, 2018, Frazier scored a career high 32 points against Wisconsin at the State Farm Center. His defense on Gophers leading scorer Marcus Carr resulted in just 12 points and a 3-for-11 shooting night. 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.. He knows whats going on. You want Omar to succeed. If there was a shoulder component, it was obscured by Trents practice jersey. You and Trent Meacham, Demetri McCamey, Mike Davis, Mike Tisdale. He won Sundays Actual Journalist award. Trent has played exceptionally well in a featured role. I learned a whole lot my first year on the job. Its going OK. A little busy. He also scored 27 points against Iowa, including a buzzer beating three to send the game into overtime. Two bones just stuck out and it was over. Frazier earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors and was voted team MVP as a senior, leading the Illini to as high as No. But when Coach Weber gave me the opportunity to jump in at Kansas State, I couldnt turn it down, man. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Trent, Belo and Jake might be available. Despite rolling out a young team, Illinis has picked off top-10 teams in UCLA and Texas. 25 in the final AP poll. Most infamously, this strategy saw Richard Pitino not seeming to know who DaMonte Williams was just 15 minutes after DaMonte Williams had vanquished Pitinos Gophers. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. March 21, 2022. Trent Frazier (born September 8, 1998) is an American college basketball player for the Illinois Fighting Illini of the Big Ten Conference. When Frazier would get to Champaign, things didnt go as well as one would hope in the first couple of seasons. Not until theyre picking your pocket does one understand how intense their defensive prowess can be. 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. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Trent Frazier has become, with Chester Fraziers help, Chester Frazier. 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. Maybe. Trent Frazier, however, rode out the course. Initially, (Weber) wanted me to be operations. Though a small sample size, Green has appeared to join the arena of competent Illini coaches including Bielema and Brad Underwood. We told you this was coming! or some variant on that theme was the most coherent of the phrases, which could be heard, if not intelligibly, in the upper deck. Ayo (Dosunmu) had a great season. We stacked it up, and I was like, Yeah, practice was cool. Man, we were just getting started. 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. Since 2020, there have been multiple instances in which Illinois fans are reminded how important Andres Feliz was. But, again, Frazier didnt waver. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports, Feb 23, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) and teammates get a hand from the student section after defeating the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. His most favorite memory about high school was hitting the game winning free throw with :00.4 seconds left to secure the championship for Wellington as a sophomore. What was that growing process like for you as a coach? I see Frazier coming in and being a defensive stopper for this team. But his demeanor doesnt need a complete rebuild. 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. I think that was Rodney Alexanders year, if Im not mistaken. They simply cannot seem to put two straight games of 40 minute efforts together. Illini Inquirer caught up with Frazier to discuss his path into coaching, his Illini career, his long stint under Bruce Weber's staff, learning under a new boss at Virginia Tech and more. He wanted them to get paid. Thank you for everything #1. Trent has played exceptionally well in a featured role. That wouldnt have been the best place for me. Most Important Illinois Basketball Game Since? At 24 years old, Trent Frazier height Underwood looked calm when he called a time-out from the Illini bench. Chester Frazier (born April 14, 1986) is an American college basketball coach from Baltimore, Maryland currently serving as an assistant coach at the University of Illinois, his alma mater. Chester Frazier (born April 14, 1986) is an American college basketball coach from Baltimore, Maryland currently serving as an assistant coach at the University of Illinois, his alma mater. We beat Syracuse, Wake Forest, NC State. Rutgers controlled Friday nights game from the get go. He also shared a beautiful moment with Kofi, when they discussed low-post strategy and movement. Quick links. Youd want to know where Andre Curbelo thought he was headed when he barrelled into pairs & threes of taller defenders. He helped Kansas State make five NCAA Tournament appearances including a spot in the Elite Eight in 2018. , This was definitely one of the best single-game performances ever seen in #ABALiga. 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