However, it may just be a level of comfort, as the Dominican baller seems to have found comfort in the Spanish league. Full circle. Frazier is the 5th leading scorer in program history. But Friday proved that he can focus his analytical skills. The Scarlet Knights prevented Kofi Cockburn any post touches. 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.. This is a good thing. 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. After his official visit to Illinois, Frazier verbally committed to the program and former head coach John Groce on August 21, 2016. I think the development piece is the biggest thing for me. It didnt look like a shoulder harness. But I just felt like if Im going to be a head coach soon, I wanted to learn something different. You and Trent Meacham, Demetri McCamey, Mike Davis, Mike Tisdale. truly lacked a veteran ball-handler and a guy who just seems to bring it every single day. 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 second half was a reversal. Despite rolling out a young team, Illinis has picked off top-10 teams in UCLA and Texas. After high school he decided to be a part of the University of Illinois. 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 earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors and was voted team MVP as a senior, leading the Illini to as high as No. Being in Manhattan, Kansas, it was not an easy trip at all. Andres Feliz is 25 years old. The O-shaped suction marks on his neck recall Star Trek (the original series). CHAMPAIGN Rodnell Frazier doesn't remember the exact circumstances of when his oldest son first beat him 1-on-1. This is what Illini basketball can be, this season, if everyone gets healthy, and if everyone understands his role. We use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. The team has a winning record, however Real Madrid and FC Barcelona sit a top of the league by 4 games from Felizs squad. You name it, I had every tough scout. [3] During his recruitment, Frazier considered offers from Baylor, Maryland, Kansas State, and Seton Hall. Brads coaching was not all top-down on Monday. 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. Even Brad Underwood doesnt know. Then you get another injury during NCAA Tournament time, Chester. His defense on Gophers leading scorer Marcus Carr resulted in just 12 points and a 3-for-11 shooting night. Since 2020, there have been multiple instances in which Illinois fans are reminded how important Andres Feliz was. Plejmejker @trentfrazier (23, 188cm) prvo je pojaanje KK FMP Meridian za sezonu 2022/2023. This was Fraziers team as a freshman, but as a sophomore, Ayo Dosunmu and Andres Feliz came in, and roles had to start changing. Tweet #ISupportBelo if you want to tell Andre that you have his back. March 21, 2022. After his list cut in July, Frazier would then take an official visit to Champaign on August 19. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. I know there was some personal stuff Chester that was really difficult for you with Jamar Smith, your dad passing away and all that. Frazier is one of the top on-ball defenders in the conference using his quickness, stamina, instincts and his refusal to be screened. Just seeing these guys compete and play, man. But just a few years after graduating at Illinois,Frazier was hired by Weber as a full-time assistant coach at Kansas State. I was able to basically move about the country and just build relationships.. Frazier had 15 points and hit on three of his four 3-point attempts against Minnesota. Hes been recovering. On the other hand, its difficult to replicate Darryl Morsell and David DeJulius in practice. 4 Illinois arrived at Crisler Center ready to make a point. Four out of the five seasons he was with Illinois, Frazier averaged over 10 points per game. I certainly dont have the expertise to declare either of those descriptions. Adding a player like Frazier should help the team tremendously. I played for a guy that I played for my first year with a different team. 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. I just think that veteran leadership with me and Trent and obviously Demetri growing up the way he did and Mike and Mike, we were pretty good.. Chester Frazier: Its hard work, man. Hes hit the ground running from there., Chester Frazier: Its been fun. Lon Kruger brought Texas Pan American to Champaign, because he coached there. It seems the flu is carving its way through the entire campus, not just the basketball team. That is the day Trent Frazier would pledge his talents to the Orange and Blue. Your email address will not be published. Omar provides a different kind of stealth. It's kept Trent Frazier in shape, defensively. Payne gets another chance to swat shots and possibly integrate himself into the Illinois offense. They both were dominate, defensive, scoring machines. Budget & Testimony. But as soon as hed disappeared into the huddle, he exploded. Brice Sensabaugh, Zed Key and Justice Sueing are all legitimate pieces on a Big Ten team. Thats hard to mesh and build that chemistry. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. He is currently averaging 20.2 points 5.9 assists while shooting 45 percent from 3. 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. Dan OBrien captured it in GIF form. So you shouldnt be surprised that his shot is off. Illinois Basketball: 4 Thoughts Before Wisconsin. Youd want to know why this team looks so uninspired, and how Brad Underwood lost control of them. We had a good team, man. But it wasnt always an easy path for Frazier and the Illini. A coaching firing tends to enable recruits to reopen their availability and find another program to land with. He knows whats going on. At 24 years old, Trent Frazier height That wouldnt have been the best place for me. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Most recently, they shot themselves in the foot by losing to a terrible Ohio State team. A day that would forever change the path of a once prestigious program. On February 8, 2018, Frazier scored a career high 32 points against Wisconsin at the State Farm Center. 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. The final area I see Frazier making the biggest impact is in three-point shooting. He brought the grit, the toughness, older guy. Andre Curbelo and Coleman Hawkins have All-American potential. Two bones just stuck out and it was over. Green and womens team will resume their play on Thursday night against the winner of Rutgers and Northwestern. 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. Then I think one of the young guys who actually transferred (Alan Griffin) was coming on late. I would say since hes been eight months, hes been kind of dropping the ball in the hoop. This page was last edited on 3 February 2023, at 20:48. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. I learned a whole lot my first year on the job. 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. [9] Frazier served in a complementary role to Ayo Dosunmu as a junior, averaging 9.1 points and 1.9 assists per game. Chester Frazier, at right. My best friend on the team had just gone through one of his worst times. Its broke! At that point, I didnt know what that meant. I had to genuinely build relationships from the ground up. You get thrown into the it right away. pic.twitter.com/cP1cnYLIRI, Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) February 24, 2023, Silver Lining: Illinois Basketballs Future Duo, Remember the Illinis Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn, Illinois Basketball: Making Sense of this Team. In 39 minutes, he scored 29 points, making 9 of 18 shots from the field . Chester Frazier: I was in such a bad place mentally. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. 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. I had a short career overseas. According to the UI website, this is their best seeding since 2013. Just seven days after the firing of Groce, Frazier came out with a strong statement on Twitter. Were you surprised at how early he called you and was that an easy decision for you? He also shared a beautiful moment with Kofi, when they discussed low-post strategy and movement. This was a great signing by FMP Meridian because Frazier can do everything you would want on a basketball court. He rejected many opportunities to get Kofi the rock. Well, Frazier is now dipping his toe into a pretty big pond, as the Illinois basketball team has offered 2023 guard, Marvel Allen. 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. Chester Frazier always seemed destined to coach. Michigan is a team that Illinois and their fans have grown to hate. What was that growing process like for you as a coach? He earned a bachelor's degree in recreation management from Illinois in 2009. I actually turned down a lot of money to go back. Plummer wants to showcase his PG skills because he knows the NBA isnt interested in SGs my height. I didnt get no tutorial, just get on the road and find some players. You see it every day in college basketball, kids run and quit when they dont get their way and things arent going right. Regardless, Andres Feliz deserves a lot of flowers for his time as an Illini. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Thank you for being the most unselfish basketball player I have ever watched play the game. Please subscribe to continue. Frazier played professionally in Germany after college, helping lead Goettingen to the 2010 EuroChallenge title. Feliz recently signed a two-year extension with the club to play through the 2024-25 season. Chester, I hope you and the family are healthy and well. Hes been in physical therapy. 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. By the time the Illini lead reached 30 points, most of the fans probably forgot how awful things looked in the early minutes. Frazier is the 5th leading scorer in program history. We went 16-16 this year, but when we got the job last April, the whole starting five they lost from a Sweet Sixteen team. This point should be remembered, because its in danger of being lost in the telling of Illinoiss massive ass whooping. You want Omar to succeed. "Even without our best player, we've got a lot of guys on this team." Duly noted. We were tough, and we shared. Brad Underwood reserved special praise for Omar in his postgame remarks. Ill be honest, my first practice, man, shoot, I thought we were done after the first 30 minutes. Additionally, Illinois plays Michigan this week. I got a big brace on my knee. I mean, we beat people. Frazier served in a complementary role to Ayo Dosunmu as a junior, averaging 9.1 points and 1.9 assists per game. The two-time team captain and two-time Big Ten All-Defensive Team selection still ranks seventh all-time at Illinois with a total of 484 assists. 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. But we were winning. They gave me all the hardest scouting reports my first year. Like DaMonte Williams, hes been a team leader, and an indispensable part of recent Illini success. I was coming off a good year (in Germany). 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. So they were making a run, man. After two very turbulent coaching regimes, there was an expected uphill battle ahead. Commodore Waves atGulf Coast State College. To be honest, this game timing matches that game against Rutgers in 2017 after an emotional senior night performance at home against Michigan State. It was a good fit. It will be interesting to see how much Frazier impacts FMP Meridian in year one. Frazier made so many impacts during the regular Big Ten season games. 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. Though he is limited in size and vertical athleticism, Trents IQ and quickness will help him as he tries to land in the NBA. I didnt know if I was going to be able to come back. I just stuck with it. Latest Videos. But what was Year One like for you guys out in Blacksburg? The early going of this season was tough, especially for Belo. Whats that been like to watch from afar? Kofi has a way to go before he understands the center position in a way that, say, Moses Malone did. Youd be disappointed by the game if you didnt know how great a coach Steve Pikiell is, and how good the individual Scarlet Knights can be. 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. As in Coleman is a little girl, and I can dominate him.. This place means a great deal to him, having sweat equity in our program. Being familiar with those guys and Coach Weber, it made the job easy.. 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. It seems the team and Coleman in particular hadnt followed the scouting report, or wasnt prepared for the ferocity of Cincinnatis defensive pressure. He was one of the best defenders in the country, and he averaged over 1.2 steals per game in four out of the five seasons in college. I was really looking forward to getting back to the East Coast. When things get tough, that doesnt mean you leave a program high and dry. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. The Baltimore native was a four-year letterwinner for the Fighting Illini from 2006-09. Throughout this 2022-23 year, Illinois Mens football and basketball have shown that they are relevant programs in the Big Ten. 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. That would make them easier to scout, and less exciting to watch. That wouldve been a really good game. He is not dating anyone. In doing so, he has to score more and to continue to do as he does and dont step off the gas of wanting to win! Trent Frazier missed all five of his 3-point attempts. I know it was kind of a retooling year for you guys. At that point, I had kind of isolated myself. Him and Trent Fraizer truly were the main catalysts in reestablishing Illinois in the top half of the Big Ten. 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. 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. Hes kind of been groomed that way. 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. I just hope that Illinois does not come out flat. Many players feel that their time there is coming to an end, but they are ready to start the next chapter of their career. Alzheimer's & Related Dementias Press Kit. It just felt like the walls were crumbling, man. Frazier and Smith were teammates with the Fighting Illini during the 2017-18 season. On Friday night, it was announced that Trent Frazier had signed on with FMP Meridian of the Adriatic League in Europe. During his time in Manhattan the Wildcats captured a pair of Big 12 championships in 2013 and 2019. What did you learn during that time that shapes you as a coach to take away during all of that down experience? A teammate that has had a major impact for the Illini is, Frazier is not going anywhere. But its not what I was built for, was made for. Mike Young was at Wofford, then gets the job at Virginia Tech and quickly gives you a call. 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 . [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. 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. 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. 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. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Theres always been the flashy shot-blocking guy. This year, not so much. He didnt bail on the team when things got tough. 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