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. He has continued his impact on winning as his team currently holds a 13-3 team record. [6], On February 8, 2018, Frazier scored a career high 32 points against Wisconsin at the State Farm Center. Again, time healed it. and 2 phone numbers associated with Trent in area codes such as 352, 305. He rejected many opportunities to get Kofi the rock. Thats scary, man. The coach who recruited Frazier and all of his talent. Hes a phenomenal coach, man, better than a lot of people give him credit for. K-States not an easy place to recruit to, so I had to branch out and find some players in some unfamiliar places, man. Commodore Waves atGulf Coast State College. Though a small sample size, Green has appeared to join the arena of competent Illini coaches including Bielema and Brad Underwood. Belo did better with Kofi in the line-up, but hes nowhere near solid enough to be a starting PG in the B1G. Chester Frazier: Its going! We do this to improve browsing experience and to show personalized ads. Unfortunately, COVID-19 shut the Illinis fantastic run to end the 2019-20 season and abruptly ended Felizs college career. Youd want to know what the coaching staff has been drilling in practice. Opirnije: https://t.co/r3ahdNFuzj#kkfmp #panteri pic.twitter.com/bHbYS1cXTF. Youll be happier, and all of us who report on Illini basketball will earn some money from your clicks. Words cannot explain the significance that Trent Frazier has had on the program. Hes been recovering. 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. 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. Senior Trent Frazier passes to his left during the game against Ohio State on Jan. 16. And although Kofi got a raw deal from the NCAA, itll almost certainly help the team in the long run. 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. After the Illini fired coach John Groce and brought in Brad . 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. He is originally from Wellington, FL, where he attended Wellington High School. is 1.88m and Weight 79kg. That wouldnt have been the best place for me. Ironically, Feliz has been a part of winning seasons every season in Spain. Seeing players like Patrick Beverley, Jevon Carter or even Malcolm Hill make it into the NBA, Feliz cannot be counted out. That rings a bell. He brought the grit, the toughness, older guy. Illinois defense was fun to watch on Friday. That list includes the likes of Brandon Paul, Dee Brown, Malcolm Hill, Brian Cook . He also scored 27 points against Iowa, including a buzzer beating three to send the game into overtime. FMP Meridian ranked No. Chester Frazier: It wasnt, man. Illinois basketball has a familiar face who is entering the professional ranks in a different country. It was as if coaching occurred in the locker room. Brad Underwood reserved special praise for Omar in his postgame remarks. According to the UI website, this is their best seeding since 2013. I didnt get no tutorial, just get on the road and find some players. This is what Illini basketball can be, this season, if everyone gets healthy, and if everyone understands his role. I said, Coach, Im going to be straight-forward, thats not where I want to be. Those 2 have made a major impact being a dominant duo. He hit his career highs with 4.1 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game this past season as well. 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. This point, after a week of post-Marquette practices, should discourage the reader. Missing a point guard has ruined many a basketball teams unit productivity since the days of Steve Lanter. I was really looking forward to getting back to the East Coast. The kid wanted to leave (Kansas State). Payne gets another chance to swat shots and possibly integrate himself into the Illinois offense. We graduated the same year from Illinois, and we both have two toddlers. This is a good thing. Trent signed a deal with FMP Meridian in a Serbian basketball league. However, having a security blanket like the Womens basketball team has been a great addition to the Illini fandom. [9] Frazier served in a complementary role to Ayo Dosunmu as a junior, averaging 9.1 points and 1.9 assists per game. Playing career. Most Important Illinois Basketball Game Since? The fact that Illinois basketball has recovered from losing Andre Curbelo is well, is it surprising? As a freshman he was named Big Ten All-Freshman Team and Honorable mention All-Big Ten. Bruce Weber gave you a call early in your career to come and coach. They worked their butts off. Chester Frazier, at right. Trent Frazier missed all five of his 3-point attempts. 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. It looked like the thigh pads that basketball players wore under their baggy pants in recent years. Theres always been the flashy shot-blocking guy. He is not dating anyone. Seeing a player like Leron Black become a graduate assistant at Dayton definitely rises the scenario for Andres Feliz to follow suit. Given his lateral quickness, size & outside shooting, he already had NBA written all over him. You just werent fortunate in March. Despite rolling out a young team, Illinis has picked off top-10 teams in UCLA and Texas. Discover Trent Frazier's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Chester is a leader, a competitor, and a winner. https://nextones.com/player/trent-frazier-6b0#TrentFrazier #IllinoisFightingIllini #NextOnesTrent Frazier ranked fourth on the team in scoring with an averag. Throughout this 2022-23 year, Illinois Mens football and basketball have shown that they are relevant programs in the Big Ten. We started three freshmen, and we had some relative success. But the Baltimore native was. Respiratory virus you say? Frazier previously served seven seasons as an assistant at Kansas State for former Illini head coach Bruce Weber. 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. For another, they live in an enormous apartment building with a thousand strangers. He's achieved great success, as a player here and as a coach at both Kansas State and Virginia Tech. Al Martindale came over and checked it and say, Yep! It was a shame that Feliz was never able to enjoy the fruits of the Illinis return to relevance. 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. [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. I think that was Rodney Alexanders year, if Im not mistaken. This is an amazing turnaround for the program that owned the last place seed just one year ago. That would make them easier to scout, and less exciting to watch. Andres Feliz is 25 years old. They ran offense, got great looks, and jumped out to an early lead. 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 know you may have coached against Brad Underwood before, but they took a nice step forward. Im going after a rebound in practice. All Rights Reserved. It seems the flu is carving its way through the entire campus, not just the basketball team. These kind of games are tough for any squad. 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. Additionally, Illinois plays Michigan this week. Six-figure job. Im a big fan of some of those guys. Known for his toughness and strength as a defender, Frazier played in 125 career games, starting 88. 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. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Now, Frazier is about to enter his 10th season as an assistant coach following seven seasons at Kansas State and two at Virginia Tech. Two bones just stuck out and it was over. Email Address: cf151p@nih.gov. I played for a guy that I played for my first year with a different team. Mike Young was at Wofford, then gets the job at Virginia Tech and quickly gives you a call. He was a key piece during the season that brought Illinois back to where it should be. If five Illini basketball players are still standing by 8 pm tonight, there will probably be a basketball game at State Farm Center. Andre Curbelo and Coleman Hawkins have All-American potential. So why did the Knights fall apart at this particular point? The rest of the team seems to be troubled by a respiratory virus. Chester Frazier: Yeah, he loves it, man. Bruce Weber scheduled Vanderbilt because he liked having a couple of beers with Kevin Stallings, his old benchmate from Gene Keadys glory years. I always wanted to coach.. 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. Me and Coach Weber, me and this guy are family. A good example is Brian Randle. He now joins quite a few Illinois players such as Ayo Dosunmu and Andres Feliz, just to name a few of his former teammates. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. The Buckeyes are 13th in the league with their 3-14 conference record. You see it every day in college basketball, kids run and quit when they dont get their way and things arent going right. Despite a putrid decade of seasons from Lovie Smith and Tim Beckman, Bret Bielema showed that the Illini are ahead of schedule. I see Frazier coming in and being a defensive stopper for this team. But we were in control of the game. The last two pre-game availabilities have been among the most frank of Underwoods career. 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. Frazier is the 5th leading scorer in program history. , money, salary, income, and assets. You came to an Illinois program that came to a Final Four here at Illinois. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. He also scored 27 points against Iowa, including a buzzer beating . 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. Chester Frazier always seemed destined to coach. I just hope that Illinois does not come out flat. Hes kind of been groomed that way. Copyright 2023 Armchair illini. 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 didnt bail on the team when things got tough. 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 has that pitbull mentality and really has an incredible story coming out of the Dominican Republic. 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. So you shouldnt be surprised that his shot is off. Andres Feliz was both of those. Thank you for being the most unselfish basketball player I have ever watched play the game. On the other hand, its difficult to replicate Darryl Morsell and David DeJulius in practice. They gave me all the hardest scouting reports my first year. 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. I really wanted to get back to the East Coast, man. I just didnt know when. It definitely was a good fit. He did whatever it took for the Illini to get better. Illinois Football: 30 Greatest Players of All-Time. [6] 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. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Trent Frazier, Andre Curbelo and No. Chester Frazier joined the Illinois men's basketball staff as assistant coach in May 2021. Posted by Electronic Journalism | Apr 25, 2021 | Sports | 0 |. He doesnt have a whole lotta offense, but he shut an entire team down on their own end of the court. The passion, drive and will to win will never be forgotten with this fan. Illinois Football had a great season, but they left a lot on the table. Bret Bielema and the Football program clinched their first winning season in a long time, and made a well-known bowl game. He had a lot of shows to fit by having that last name, although they are not related. Showing his microwave scoring ability that he did so well in his first two years will certainly appeal him to NBA teams. 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. Alzheimer's & Related Dementias Press Kit. 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. Finally, I want to say thank you for being a great example of a human being. Trent has played exceptionally well in a featured role. The O-shaped suction marks on his neck recall Star Trek (the original series). It was really important for me to get to her. Some of the best Illini players in the history of the program have gone to a different country to play their post-college basketball. 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 . You want Omar to succeed. I can also see Feliz eventually transition in coaching. Its going OK. A little busy. Full circle. Theres usually a story behind a non-conference scheduling. The hard-nosed Illinois guard was never the leading scorer, nor the most athletic on the Illinois basketball team. Now, (Josh) Heytvelt and (Jeremy) Pargo wouldve been tough, but we wouldve had a shot.. He watches it. I trusted it, and I said, Im not a quitter. So I stuck with it. What did you learn during that time that shapes you as a coach to take away during all of that down experience? My best friend on the team had just gone through one of his worst times. [1], In 2021, Frazier returned to the University of Illinois as an assistant coach. The Buckeyes have struggled. I had to genuinely build relationships from the ground up. By the time the Illini lead reached 30 points, most of the fans probably forgot how awful things looked in the early minutes. The fact that theyre missing their point guard should seem familiar. 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. Then you put Giorgi and big Kofi together, thats scary. Were locked in the house, man. They were swept in the first round by 19-7 Buducnost. 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. Here are some highlights from his junior season, since his regular season for 2020-21 season arent posted yet. Frazier had 15 points and hit on three of his four 3-point attempts against Minnesota. Possibly even earlier. [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. Additionally, Underwood will hopefully return all of his talented freshmen and bring in some important pieces. After two very turbulent coaching regimes, there was an expected uphill battle ahead. 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