Despite a putrid decade of seasons from Lovie Smith and Tim Beckman, Bret Bielema showed that the Illini are ahead of schedule. You get thrown into the it right away. Chester Frazier: Oh my god, yeah, man. Frazier isnt just about the offensive side of the court either. But we were winning. Illinois defense was fun to watch on Friday. Whats that been like to watch from afar? I think that whenever we look back at how Illinois has come since that day in 2017 when John Groce lost to Rutgers on a buzzer beater, one of the first people that come to mind is Trent Frazier. This is what Illini basketball can be, this season, if everyone gets healthy, and if everyone understands his role. He rejected many opportunities to get Kofi the rock. 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. When things get tough, that doesnt mean you leave a program high and dry. Brad Underwood scheduled Arkansas State because hes friends with Red Wolves coach Mike Balado. The team has a winning record, however Real Madrid and FC Barcelona sit a top of the league by 4 games from Felizs squad. This place means a great deal to him, having sweat equity in our program. He had a lot of shows to fit by having that last name, although they are not related. Assistant Coach. Not until theyre picking your pocket does one understand how intense their defensive prowess can be. Hes been in physical therapy. He now joins quite a few Illinois players such as Ayo Dosunmu and Andres Feliz, just to name a few of his former teammates. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. I end up at Virginia Tech.. Talking to Omar Payne and Alfonso Plummer before todays practice, we got the feeling that both Illini were aware that Arkansas State has a couple of talented guards, and possibly some bigs that know how to basketball. He did whatever it took for the Illini to get better. Respiratory virus you say? Coleman played with a defensive intensity that Illini fans havent seen before. cfrazie2@illinois.edu. is 1.88m and Weight 79kg. As of right now, he is an assistance coach at Virginia Tech under head coach Mike Young. 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). 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. He also scored 27 points against Iowa, including a buzzer beating . That wouldnt have been the best place for me. Its great to see you have success in this coaching industry. Chester Frazier joined the Illinois men's basketball staff as assistant coach in May 2021. To be honest, this game timing matches that game against Rutgers in 2017 after an emotional senior night performance at home against Michigan State. Lastly his senior year he was named Big Ten All-Defensive Team and Honorable mention All-Big Ten. Illinois basketball just received news that one of their biggest leaders over the past four years is returning to Champaign. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Greens squad finished inside the AP top 25 with a 21-8 final record. 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. I think eventually Trent Frazier will find his way on a summer league roster. The thing that seemed doubtful in Fridays first half was whether Coleman could feed the low post. The other thing that happened at U16 was Jacob Grandison. Even in their wins, they always end up having insane offensive droughts and inexcusable defensive lapses. He played college basketball for Illinois. Him and Trent Fraizer truly were the main catalysts in reestablishing Illinois in the top half of the Big Ten. With a young team that has been very inconsistent, I worry how Illinois comes out. Weighing 175 lbs, standing 6-foot 2-inches tall, this senior guard is one of the best that the Fighting Illini have had in some years. Without hesitation, Frazier adapted to his new role and knew what he had to do for the team to win. I didnt know if I was going to be able to come back. 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 . Frazier played professionally in Germany after college, helping lead Goettingen to the 2010 EuroChallenge title. If five Illini basketball players are still standing by 8 pm tonight, there will probably be a basketball game at State Farm Center. He clearly has the ability to score coupled with a strong defensive IQ. In these cases, the average was taken. It was a shame that Feliz was never able to enjoy the fruits of the Illinis return to relevance. Chester Frazier: All things considered, it was a success. It will be interesting to see how much Frazier impacts FMP Meridian in year one. It giveth and taketh away. I thought they were going to make a nice run in the tournament this year.. We do this to improve browsing experience and to show personalized ads. Omar has that same intmidation factor. His defense on Gophers leading scorer Marcus Carr resulted in just 12 points and a 3-for-11 shooting night. Plejmejker @trentfrazier (23, 188cm) prvo je pojaanje KK FMP Meridian za sezonu 2022/2023. Come on! screamed one of them, loud enough for Coleman to hear it. Curbelo enjoyed watching it. Showing his microwave scoring ability that he did so well in his first two years will certainly appeal him to NBA teams. I got through it and had a much better senior year.. Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) drives under pressure from Kansas State guard Mark Smith during the first half of Tuesday's NCAA college basketball game in Kansas City, Mo. 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. The national audience probably included a few AP voters, maybe a committee member or two. But it wasnt always an easy path for Frazier and the Illini. Frazier played under legendary hoops coach and 8A coach of the year, Matt Colin.[1][2]. Bielema has proven to be an outstanding CEO and has ushered a level of competence into Champaign that honestly has not been available. I always wanted to coach.. 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. But his defensive principles remain intact, and thats why hes playing starter minutes. Lon Kruger brought Texas Pan American to Champaign, because he coached there. 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. You just werent fortunate in March. Quick links. Lets hope youre reading that narrative in mid-March. Brad said he doesnt know. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. I didnt get no tutorial, just get on the road and find some players. But we were in control of the game. It happened Friday. 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. Theyll see how Kofi Cockburn dominated the game for the first eight minutes, and what adjustments Wes Miller made at the Under-12 timeout. In losing so many friends, he will need to step up his game to fill in some shoes. And together, especially in the form of a perfect half-court lob to two-handed slam, basketball cannot get more fun. Belos problem should be the subject of a dissertation. So, how much is Trent Frazier worth at the age of 24 years old? I honestly, I wanted to just stop playing. Frazier served in a complementary role to Ayo Dosunmu as a junior, averaging 9.1 points and 1.9 assists per game. I persevered through it. They gave me all the hardest scouting reports my first year. Curbelo and Hawkins shouldnt be completely robbed of their wildness. You cant rely on chaos for 36 minutes. Discover Trent Frazier's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Whats it been like to do your job from home during this quarantine? Allen is a 6-foot-4, 190-pound combo guard from Calvary Christian . The hard-nosed Illinois guard was never the leading scorer, nor the most athletic on the Illinois basketball team. He is currently averaging 20.2 points 5.9 assists while shooting 45 percent from 3. Then you get another injury during NCAA Tournament time, Chester. So what about tonights basketball game, assuming there is one? Frazier had appeared in 31 or more games for five consecutive seasons at Illinois, but the 2022 postseason was largely one to forget. But Frazier isn't just using NIL payments for extra spending money - he wants to make an impact on his community. 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 . Ben is out. In all these instances, they come out flat and without any grit. Though he is limited in size and vertical athleticism, Trents IQ and quickness will help him as he tries to land in the NBA. That rings a bell. As a freshman he was named Big Ten All-Freshman Team and Honorable mention All-Big Ten. Trent, Belo and Jake might be available. Thank you for sticking with us through losing, a coaching change, more losing and a downgraded offensive role. Andres Feliz has spent his professional basketball career overseas. A teammate that has had a major impact for the Illini is Ayo Dosunmu. 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. Youll be happier, and all of us who report on Illini basketball will earn some money from your clicks. Those 2 have made a major impact being a dominant duo. We were older. Thats pretty much how Brad Underwood laid it out in his Sunday press conference. Alzheimer's & Related Dementias Press Kit. However, without players like Trent Frazier who set the foundation, it is hard to imagine what the Illini would be. Theres no question that Kofi is better than Omar, but Omars defensive instincts (and wing-span) are difficult to appreciate on film. Youd want to know what the coaching staff has been drilling in practice. CoachFrazierILL. National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) . This is one of those articles that nobody will read, because you dont want to think about Illini basketball right now. I wanted to play, but there was no way I was playing in the NCAA Tournament. He also shared a beautiful moment with Kofi, when they discussed low-post strategy and movement. Right now, taketh is winning. This year, not so much. A teammate that has had a major impact for the Illini is, Frazier is not going anywhere. 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. Title. The Baltimore native was a four-year letterwinner for the Fighting Illini from 2006-09. Frazier previously served seven seasons as an assistant at Kansas State for former Illini head coach Bruce Weber. I know it was kind of a retooling year for you guys. . Seeing a player like Leron Black become a graduate assistant at Dayton definitely rises the scenario for Andres Feliz to follow suit. With all of that being said, I want to say thank you, Trent. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. I see Frazier coming in and being a defensive stopper for this team. He hit his career highs with 4.1 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game this past season as well. Hows it going in your household right now? After two very turbulent coaching regimes, there was an expected uphill battle ahead. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant/video coordinator at Illinois in 2011 before returning to Germany for one last season as a player, with s.Oliver Wuerzburg in 2012. He played eight seasons of basketball in a different country, and now he is an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns. Green and womens team will resume their play on Thursday night against the winner of Rutgers and Northwestern. 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. Brad Underwood reserved special praise for Omar in his postgame remarks. 3 point guard that has played for the Illini. ANALYSIS. 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. Budget & Testimony. So they were making a run, man. Then as a Sophomore he was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten. The hard-nosed Illinois guard was never the leading scorer, nor the most athletic on the Illinois basketball team. But I always knew I would coach. Trent has played exceptionally well in a featured role. 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. It helped me grow. What did you learn during that time that shapes you as a coach to take away during all of that down experience? Underwoods squad has been the definition of inconsistent this year. By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer January 31, 2021 One day before Illinois was set to face off with No. When you get hired at Virginia Tech, did you have some bad flashbacks of that NCAA Tournament game in 2007? He already seems like a baller. Wish you the best. I trusted it, and I said, Im not a quitter. So I stuck with it. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Now, (Josh) Heytvelt and (Jeremy) Pargo wouldve been tough, but we wouldve had a shot.. 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 rest of the team seems to be troubled by a respiratory virus. Crazy. What was that like for you to leave Bruce Weber and what convinced you to go to Virginia Tech? 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. "His love for his alma mater has stayed with him throughout his brilliant rise in the coaching ranks. Grandison might not be an obscurity to this years #B1G opponents, but the thing that makes him a tough assignment is that he knows how to pick his spots. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. This will be Coach Underwoods fourth straight solid season, and if the trend continues, another bid to the NCAA tournament. Hes hit the ground running from there., Chester Frazier: Its been fun. During his time in Manhattan the Wildcats captured a pair of Big 12 championships in 2013 and 2019. Frazier is the 5th leading scorer in program history. Me and Dominque Keller were going after a rebound at the same time, and it was like the freakiest of the freakest accidents youve ever seen. Four out of the five seasons he was with Illinois, Frazier averaged over 10 points per game. We just started turning the ball over. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. Possibly even earlier. I already knew instantly. The one kid coming off the bench, though, Feliz, I really like his game. In this week's win over Nebraska, when the Illini appeared to be headed for their first conference loss, Frazier took over. (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.). [6][7] 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. We had just gotten older and more experienced, so I think we built a chemistry. 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. It just felt like the walls were crumbling, man. After his official visit to Illinois, Frazier verbally committed to the program and former head coach John Groce on August 21, 2016. First he called me to check on a kid from D.C., Rodney McGruder, in my backyard. 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. Brad Underwoods strategy of not starting his best players, but using them as surprise attackers, continues to pay dividends. 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. Adding a player like Frazier should help the team tremendously. In a building year, thats all you can ask. Elite on Brads part, but he did seem genuinely surprised. Andres Feliz was both of those. Thats why Belo and ColeHawk get technicals for taunting. Your email address will not be published. Two bones just stuck out and it was over. We had a good team, man. He was a fan favorite while at Illinois, and that isnt going to change just because he has left. Required fields are marked *. Trent was asked to play a different role at Illinois which really put his ability to score on the back-burner at times. We beat Syracuse, Wake Forest, NC State. As a sophomore, he averaged 13.7 points, 2.6 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game. Latest Videos. At the time, that was my major defense mechanism was just to shut everybody out. Illinois Football had a great season, but they left a lot on the table. Illinois basketball has a familiar face who is entering the professional ranks in a different country. But just a few years after graduating at Illinois,Frazier was hired by Weber as a full-time assistant coach at Kansas State. Illini fans have particularly been reminded of such this year. Not only is he, but Kofi Cockburn is also declaring the NBA Draft. Chester Frazier: It really was up to me. Thank you for everything #1. I really honestly was ready to transfer. 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. I certainly dont have the expertise to declare either of those descriptions. What clicked with that team to finish second in the Big Ten? What Video Games Are Perfect for College Esports? 2023. But when Coach Weber gave me the opportunity to jump in at Kansas State, I couldnt turn it down, man. Email. I just didnt know when. Crazy to say this but these two men have both played for the Illini, but are not related. 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. You name it, I had every tough scout. How a teenage Trent Frazier took down his dad, though, has stuck with the . (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images). 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. In three out of the five seasons Frazier was in college, he hit at least 36.2% of his three-point shots. We missed the live period. I would draw a comparison to what Malcolm Hill did to land on the Chicago Bulls. We stacked it up, and I was like, Yeah, practice was cool. Man, we were just getting started. He has that pitbull mentality and really has an incredible story coming out of the Dominican Republic. 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. However, Frazier is the heart and soul of this Illinois team and he's now in the top-10 in points in school history. By his junior year, Frazier let Ayo have the spotlight. Despite having some talented transfers and a star freshman in Brice Sensabaugh, Chris Holtmanns squad has struggled to gain any traction. You want Omar to succeed. Omar altered shots and grabbed the rebounds those alterations produced. It looked like the thigh pads that basketball players wore under their baggy pants in recent years. Chester Frazier, at right. Chester Frazier: Its hard work, man. Hes around it so much that he almost has no choice but to you like, you know what I mean? Yeah, dont make me revisit that. We had four players on the roster when we got the job. It was some dark times, but Im just built a little bit different, I guess. We learned after the game that Trent Frazier hasnt been practicing much. 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. Hes a phenomenal coach, man, better than a lot of people give him credit for. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Slot to Illinois Fighting Illini Newsletter. In the 2021 season, the team was protected from respiratory viruses. I learned a whole lot my first year on the job. This years squad has truly lacked a veteran ball-handler and a guy who just seems to bring it every single day. But, again, Frazier didnt waver. "Chester Frazier is one of the brightest young stars in the coaching profession," Underwood said. You see it every day in college basketball, kids run and quit when they dont get their way and things arent going right. On February 8, 2018, Frazier scored a career high 32 points against Wisconsin at the State Farm Center. Frazier is majoring in recreation, sport and tourism. He still has, College Students Favorite Video Games: tLoZ, Davion Mitchells Basketball Season with the Baylor Bears, Meeting Celebrities & NFL Legends While Deployed, Commodore Productions student Seth Johnson. Please subscribe to continue. After the Michigan game, Illinois travels to Mackey for a shot at the top team in the conference. As a sophomore, he averaged 13.7 points, 2.6 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game. After his list cut in July, Frazier would then take an official visit to Champaign on August 19. Trent Frazier came along and actually continued the name of Frazier but brought more attention to it. Were locked in the house, man. Niccol Moretti: Illinois Basketballs Latest Commit. DaMonte got 27, shoring up the defense, but keeping the offensively spectacular Hawkins on the bench. Six-figure job. Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane explains why defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier decided to take off the 2023 season. But again, I think had I been playing we wouldve had a shot to get out of that first weekend. He doesnt have a whole lotta offense, but he shut an entire team down on their own end of the court. 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. Thats no knock on Coach Weber. Coach (Weber) gets fired (at Illinois) and gets the job at K-State, and he calls me. 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. Bruce Weber scheduled Vanderbilt because he liked having a couple of beers with Kevin Stallings, his old benchmate from Gene Keadys glory years. Kofi has a way to go before he understands the center position in a way that, say, Moses Malone did. I wanted to see how a different practice is run, some different offensive philosophies, defensive philosophies. I would say since hes been eight months, hes been kind of dropping the ball in the hoop. My hand just cracked dead into his leg. 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. 4 Illinois arrived at Crisler Center ready to make a point. Opirnije: https://t.co/r3ahdNFuzj#kkfmp #panteri pic.twitter.com/bHbYS1cXTF. Its merely one of the irritants.). Trent Frazier's loyalty to Illinois was tested before the Wellington, Fla., native even arrived on campus to start his freshman year. Its only when your shot lands in the eighth row that youll truly appreciate Omar. Theres always been the flashy two-handed slam guy. 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