Trent Frazier

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Trent Frazier
Trent Frazier 2021.jpg
Frazier with Illinois in 2021
No. 0–Zenit Saint Petersburg
Position Point guard
League VTB United League
Personal information
Born (1998-09-08) September 8, 1998 (age 25)
Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight155 lb (70 kg)
Career information
High school Wellington
(Wellington, Florida)
College Illinois (2017–2022)
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023 FMP
2023–present Zenit Saint Petersburg
Career highlights and awards

Trent Frazier (born September 8, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Zenit and the VTB United League. He played college basketball for Illinois.

Contents

High school career

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. Frazier played under legendary hoops coach and 8A coach of the year, Matt Colin. [1] [2]

During his senior season, Frazier averaged 27.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists, leading Wellington to a 27–4 record and Florida Class 9A State Semifinals appearance.[ citation needed ]

Recruiting

After his official visit to Illinois, Frazier verbally committed to the program and former head coach John Groce on August 21, 2016. [3] During his recruitment, Frazier considered offers from Baylor, Maryland, Kansas State, and Seton Hall. [4]

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. [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. [6]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Trent Frazier
PG 		Wellington, FL Wellington (FL)6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)170 lb (77 kg)Aug 21, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 82
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 95   247Sports: 109
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2017 Illinois Basketball Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  • "2017 Illinois Basketball Commitment List". Scout.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  • "2017 Illinois Basketball Commitment List". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.

College career

On February 8, 2018, Frazier scored a career high 32 points against Wisconsin at the State Farm Center. [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. He also scored 27 points against Iowa, including a buzzer beating three to send the game into overtime. [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. [8] Frazier averaged 12.5 points, 3.1 assists and 1.8 rebounds per game as a true freshman. As a sophomore, he averaged 13.7 points, 2.6 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game. [9] Frazier served in a complementary role to Ayo Dosunmu as a junior, averaging 9.1 points and 1.9 assists per game. [10] During the 2021–22 season Frazier reached the #5 spot on Illini men's basketball career scoring list. He was named to the Second Team All-Big Ten. [11]

Professional career

On June 10, 2022, Frazier signed a contract with Serbian team FMP for the 2022–23 season. [12] [13] On February 2, 2023, Frazier signed a contract with Russian team Zenit for the end of season.[ citation needed ]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2017–18 Illinois 321626.3.405.347.6441.83.11.7.012.5
2018–19 Illinois 323130.6.411.406.7592.32.61.4.013.7
2019–20 Illinois 313030.4.327.309.8532.21.9.9.09.1
2020–21 Illinois 313132.8.400.362.8312.72.71.3.110.2
2021–22 Illinois 313034.7.397.328.8332.84.11.3.111.6
Career15713830.9.390.351.7762.42.91.3.111.4

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References

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  2. ↑ Zagoria, Adam (August 21, 2016). "Trent Frazier to Illinois". Zagsblog. SNY. Archived from the original on 2018-02-28.
  3. ↑ Duber, Vinnie (August 21, 2016). "John Groce lands another big recruit as Trent Frazier picks Illini". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  4. ↑ Ryan, Shannon (August 21, 2016). "Illini land top-flight basketball recruit Trent Frazier". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  5. ↑ Vainisi, Jim (March 18, 2017). "Four-star PG Trent Frazier remains committed to Illinois following Brad Underwood hire". SB Nation. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 Richey, Scott (February 25, 2018). "It's Trent Frazier's kind of town". The News-Gazette . Retrieved 2021-10-25.
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  8. ↑ Richey, Scott (February 26, 2018). "Frazier, Black earn Big Ten honor". The News-Gazette. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
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  10. ↑ Welser, Joel. "ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL 2020 NCAA TOURNAMENT CAPSULE". College Sports Madness. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
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  12. ↑ "FMP doveo Amerikanca". b92.net. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  13. ↑ "Trent Frazier signs pro contract with European team". 247sports.com. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
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