Was that just internal drive or was there anyone you relied on through that? Him and Trent Fraizer truly were the main catalysts in reestablishing Illinois in the top half of the Big Ten. Chester Frazier used to play back in 2008 and is ranked the No. Trent Frazier, however, rode out the course. As I stated, hes losing a major scoring machine, Ayo Dosunmu and big man, Kofi Cockburn. 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. Chester Frazier: All things considered, it was a success. 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. 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. 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. In the highlights below, Feliz still seems to be bullying his way to the basket at an efficient rate. Trent Frazier, I recruited Trent Frazier at Kansas State, so I keep up with him. He was a career 35.1% three-point shooter for the Illini as well. Your email address will not be published. Lon Kruger brought Texas Pan American to Champaign, because he coached there. However, Shauna Green and her squad just seem to keep winning and being that light of hope during the times when the mens team has flashed their inconsistencies. You and Trent Meacham, Demetri McCamey, Mike Davis, Mike Tisdale. Youd want to know what the coaching staff has been drilling in practice. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 7 Iowa, Trent Frazier received some disheartening news. Brice Sensabaugh, Zed Key and Justice Sueing are all legitimate pieces on a Big Ten team. The other thing that happened at U16 was Jacob Grandison. This is what Illini basketball can be, this season, if everyone gets healthy, and if everyone understands his role. Illinois Football: 30 Greatest Players of All-Time. As I stated, hes losing a major scoring machine, Ayo Dosunmu and big man, Kofi Cockburn. They both were dominate, defensive, scoring machines. He has continued his impact on winning as his team currently holds a 13-3 team record. 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. Budget & Testimony. . 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. Hes been in physical therapy. Hes been recovering. They gave me all the hardest scouting reports my first year. Is it predictable? Please subscribe to continue. 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. We brought in six or seven new dudes, and I think we finally started to click my senior year. Missing a point guard has ruined many a basketball teams unit productivity since the days of Steve Lanter. Andre Curbelo and Coleman Hawkins have All-American potential. Not until theyre picking your pocket does one understand how intense their defensive prowess can be. He still has Andre Curbelo, who can make up and produce how Ayo did for the team. It was tough, but for me, my mom had a stroke two years ago. 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. Illinois played a very rough game against Penn State at home last year before a known high-stakes game against Iowa. 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. Office(s): Diabetes Section (DS) Phone Number: 410-558-8424. Belo did better with Kofi in the line-up, but hes nowhere near solid enough to be a starting PG in the B1G. Elite on Brads part, but he did seem genuinely surprised. "Even without our best player, we've got a lot of guys on this team." Duly noted. Greens squad finished inside the AP top 25 with a 21-8 final record. Chester Frazier: Man, I got thrown right into the fire. But his defensive principles remain intact, and thats why hes playing starter minutes. Brad Underwood scheduled Arkansas State because hes friends with Red Wolves coach Mike Balado. He would continue developing his defensive capabilities and become one of the best defenders we have seen for the Illini in decades. 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. So why did the Knights fall apart at this particular point? We use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Hes exactly the kind of student-athlete that you want to root for, both in life and on the court. This was before the Big Ten Tournament. Al Martindale came over and checked it and say, Yep! You just werent fortunate in March. A 14-18 record as a freshman, which was followed up by a 12-21 campaign as a . I didnt want to be that guy, so I stuck it out.. In addition to Frazier not bailing on the team, Coach Underwood brought in more talent when Frazier was a sophomore. In losing so many friends, he will need to step up his game to fill in some shoes. A teammate that has had a major impact for the Illini is, Frazier is not going anywhere. 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. Chester, you and I are kind of at the same point in life. I think the development piece is the biggest thing for me. If I do it, I want to be on the road, I want to be coaching, I want to be on the floor. I know my strengths and weakness, I wasnt the most organized guy at the time. Long rstory short, Illinois has to travel to play Sunday morning on the road after completing an emotional, high octane comeback victory at home late Thursday night. Frazier earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors and was voted team MVP as a senior, leading the Illini to as high as No. Whats it been like to do your job from home during this quarantine? His career is still young and playing in a tough Spanish league will definitely help his game. Now, Frazier is about to enter his 10th season as an assistant coach following seven seasons at Kansas State and two at Virginia Tech. Is it influenza? 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. Andres Feliz has spent his professional basketball career overseas. I can also see Feliz eventually transition in coaching. Frazier is now just one step away from becoming a head coach. Though he entered as a pure shot maker, fans fell in love with his passion and defensive prowess. Right now, taketh is winning. Chester Frazierjoined the Illinois men's basketball staffas assistant coach in May 2021. Its only when your shot lands in the eighth row that youll truly appreciate Omar. 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. Now they have to repeat this success without their QB, star running back, and star defensive players. In the 2021 season, the team was protected from respiratory viruses. Basically youre watching film. Trent has played exceptionally well in a featured role. I just stuck with it. It was some dark times, but Im just built a little bit different, I guess. Given his lateral quickness, size & outside shooting, he already had NBA written all over him. 3 at the time. On Friday night, it was announced that Trent Frazier had signed on with FMP Meridian of the Adriatic League in Europe. His sixth-man role worked last year because he introduced an element of chaos into the game. Frazier had appeared in 31 or more games for five consecutive seasons at Illinois, but the 2022 postseason was largely one to forget. Thank you for being the most unselfish basketball player I have ever watched play the game. Additionally, they blew an early season game to a mediocre Indiana squad. After high school he decided to be a part of the University of Illinois. Trent Frazier wore a big black harness on his right arm during Thursdays practice. Tweet #ISupportBelo if you want to tell Andre that you have his back. Youd want to know why this team looks so uninspired, and how Brad Underwood lost control of them. Despite a putrid decade of seasons from Lovie Smith and Tim Beckman, Bret Bielema showed that the Illini are ahead of schedule. He is a member of famous with the age 24 years old group. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Chester vs. Trent Frazier Crazy to say this but these two men have both played for the Illini, but are not related. Youd want to know where Andre Curbelo thought he was headed when he barrelled into pairs & threes of taller defenders. 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. Strategic Directions. Come on! screamed one of them, loud enough for Coleman to hear it. I called him and said, Hey, give Coach Weber a chance. The whole nine yards. We learned after the game that Trent Frazier hasnt been practicing much. Alzheimer's & Related Dementias Press Kit. What clicked with that team to finish second in the Big Ten? Demetri, me, Trent, you had Calvin on the bench. Even before this list cut, though, Frazier was naming Illinois as his favorite program. 2023 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. Frazier has made some impressive plays, accomplishments and stats through all 4 years. Not only is he, but Kofi Cockburn is also declaring the NBA Draft. "(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. They recently slipped up, however completed an 18 point comeback against top 25 ranked Northwestern. But again, I think had I been playing we wouldve had a shot to get out of that first weekend. Dan OBrien captured it in GIF form. Chester Frazier: It really was up to me. I trusted it, and I said, Im not a quitter. So I stuck with it. Known for his toughness and strength as a defender, Frazier played in 125 career games, starting 88. Posted by Electronic Journalism | Apr 25, 2021 | Sports | 0 |. Payne gets another chance to swat shots and possibly integrate himself into the Illinois offense. Smart & fearless. Just to see people grow and get better as young men, theres no better feeling as a coach than that.. Regardless of where Trent Frazier ends up, I am confident he will at least have a successful overseas career. He's achieved great success, as a player here and as a coach at both Kansas State and Virginia Tech. Ben is out. This page was last edited on 3 February 2023, at 20:48. Basically, man, we had a good bond, and, look, he was going to pay me a lot of money to come back. Trent has played exceptionally well in a featured role. Ive always been that kind of person. He clearly has the ability to score coupled with a strong defensive IQ. The hardest part is evaluating players from home. 2023. Were you surprised at how early he called you and was that an easy decision for you? Despite rolling out a young team, Illinis has picked off top-10 teams in UCLA and Texas. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Andres Feliz is 25 years old. Right now, every upcoming opponent is studying video from the Bearcats Trouncing. Despite Bielemas outstanding season, Illinois fumbled the opportunity to win 10 games and own the conference. When Frazier would get to Champaign, things didn't go as well as one would hope in the first couple of seasons. He was a key piece during the season that brought Illinois back to where it should be. Now, (Josh) Heytvelt and (Jeremy) Pargo wouldve been tough, but we wouldve had a shot.. I would say since hes been eight months, hes been kind of dropping the ball in the hoop. 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. Then he checked and he made it happen. It was such a freak accident. Illinois guard Trent Frazier is still using crutches after suffering a left leg injury on Monday, Illini head coach Brad Underwood said on Thursday during a virtual call with reporters, but the. If Illini basketball has a successful season, the narrative will begin with this hellish month of injuries and illness, and how the team came together despite them. Their 11-7 in conference play lands them into the 6th seed in the Big Ten Tournament. 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. Chester Frazier: I was in such a bad place mentally. Curbelo enjoyed watching it. These past two seasons, he has played for Joventut Badalona in what looks like Spains toughest league. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament. How a teenage Trent Frazier took down his dad, though, has stuck with the . Trent and Marie were the parents of: Theoderic Trent Frazier Jr Carolyn Love Frazier O'Briant(1923-unk) m.1940 Thurlow Clifton O'Briant Anita Virgie Frazier Herndon(12 Oct. All Rights Reserved. Its kept Trent Frazier in shape, defensively. Chester Frazier. I mean, I had Michigan, Florida. Rutgers controlled Friday nights game from the get go. Will not be decommitting.For next 4 years I will be continuing at The University of IllinoisLooking forward to play for an awesome coach!! He liked the people there. [1], In 2021, Frazier returned to the University of Illinois as an assistant coach. His work ethic on the court and on the recruiting trail, combined with the strong relationships he builds with players, make him a tremendous fit forthe Fighting Illini.". Me and Coach Weber, me and this guy are family. You want Omar to succeed. 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. He also scored 27 points against Iowa, including a buzzer beating three to send the game into overtime. Trent, Belo and Jake might be available. Those 2 have made a major impact being a dominant duo. Nobody knows. Son of Theodoric Thomas Frazier and Hattie Vergie Currin Frazier. Brad Underwood and the mens Basketball team are also in the mix for the top spots of the Big Ten once again. The game was so fast coming in for me and a bunch of the young guys. Adding a player like Frazier should help the team tremendously. CoachFrazierILL. However, Frazier is the heart and soul of this Illinois team and he's now in the top-10 in points in school history. [6], On February 8, 2018, Frazier scored a career high 32 points against Wisconsin at the State Farm Center. It is exciting to get another former Illini into the professional ranks. 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