“Whenever you get the chance to have your dad coach you, it is the best feeling, just knowing that your father is always there for you in every part of your life. It is the greatest feeling ever.”Trent Frazier has emerged as a fearless leader for the Illini, bringing an edge and joy to Brad Underwood’s uptempo offense. Freshmen Tyler Underwood (32), left, and Trent Frazier (1) talk during Media Day at the University of Illinois in Champaign. I think that’s why I lost a few pounds when I got here!”), Trent is finding his way.The undergraduate experience is life-changing for most of us. There is so much about the game of basketball that is about real life, including life lessons about accountability, responsibility, leadership, and being a part of something bigger than yourself.”Giving back to the community is one of those lessons Underwood prioritizes for the Illinois team. Trent Frazier, center, is one of the Illinois freshmen ready to contribute immediately. I like to carry that around with my head up high. To see more photos, visit CHAMPAIGN — Trent Frazier started playing basketball as a way to make his dad proud.The game has taken him a long way — the Illinois freshman’s list of accomplishments is already long.But in Frazier’s eyes, what he’s done so far are just the notes on the bottom his bio.Frazier is Wellington High School in Florida’s all-time leading scorer. “He says I have a lot of swagger. “I just love when the lights come on and they call out my name and I get to play in front of 15,000 people. CLAY JACKSON, HERALD & REVIEW
... C. Trent Rosecrans on Twitter. View Trent Frazier's career, season and game-by-game basketball stats while attending Wellington High School. Trent found himself turning to his team for support. I’m just one of those guys where no matter what happens, if we come up short, I just keep that swagger. As at Illinois, Trent and his teammates were expected to value and develop their character as much as their athletic ability. The summer before Trent’s senior year, Colin watched as a group of eight 6- and 7-year-olds chased Trent down the court, a chaotic tangle of arms curling around his body trying to steal the ball away from him. Next: Grading Trent Frazier through the non-conference I would give Giorgi a non-conference grade of B. “He’s got tremendous burst. “I got my first offer in ninth grade, and I started thinking basketball could take me a lot of places. I want to be just like him.”Me and my brother able to see our favorite Illinois b-ball player Now, 1,200 miles away from his family and his dad’s chicken Alfredo (“That’s what I miss right there! Not only is the team outstanding—after an undefeated season, they recently won their fourth regional final and are on their way to the final four—but the whole community shows up for them, filling the stands at each game and rallying around the players.Illini freshman point guard Trent Frazier came up playing in this gym with Colin as his coach, and that experience informs much of the player he is today. Ever since then, I have been rolling.”“Coach Underwood loves guys with a lot of passion,” said Trent. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}} In these years, we come to define our adult selves and navigate a myriad of choices, often far from home. ... Trent Frazier IS CLUTCH!! It felt like home. The gym is my classroom. It’s our job to help them understand how to give back.”It’s an approach shared by Colin, Trent’s coach in Wellington. Questions or comments? CLAY JACKSON, HERALD & REVIEW
He remembered something Colin told him back in Florida.
To see more photos visit Freshmen Tyler Underwood (32), left, and Trent Frazier (1) talk during Media Day at the University of Illinois in Champaign. Underwood, who is active in a number of charities, involves the players in visits to area schools and volunteer opportunities with local organizations.
Enjoy more articles from Bloomington's Most Trusted Information Source. We want to be positive people and positive thinkers and help others through this life. Trent Frazier, center, is one of the Illinois freshmen ready to contribute immediately. This has been my philosophy through our program here—to get better every day in every way in multiple directions no matter where you’re at.”“The day I visited Illinois was the best day of my life. For student athletes, their coaches and teammates become a surrogate family providing a shoulder to lean on and wisdom to draw from.This deep connection shared among players and coaches can’t be measured on a scoreboard or in a column of statistics. “First and foremost, I am a teacher.
... C. Trent Rosecrans on Twitter. View Trent Frazier's career, season and game-by-game basketball stats while attending Wellington High School. Trent found himself turning to his team for support. I’m just one of those guys where no matter what happens, if we come up short, I just keep that swagger. As at Illinois, Trent and his teammates were expected to value and develop their character as much as their athletic ability. The summer before Trent’s senior year, Colin watched as a group of eight 6- and 7-year-olds chased Trent down the court, a chaotic tangle of arms curling around his body trying to steal the ball away from him. Next: Grading Trent Frazier through the non-conference I would give Giorgi a non-conference grade of B. “He’s got tremendous burst. “I got my first offer in ninth grade, and I started thinking basketball could take me a lot of places. I want to be just like him.”Me and my brother able to see our favorite Illinois b-ball player Now, 1,200 miles away from his family and his dad’s chicken Alfredo (“That’s what I miss right there! Not only is the team outstanding—after an undefeated season, they recently won their fourth regional final and are on their way to the final four—but the whole community shows up for them, filling the stands at each game and rallying around the players.Illini freshman point guard Trent Frazier came up playing in this gym with Colin as his coach, and that experience informs much of the player he is today. Ever since then, I have been rolling.”“Coach Underwood loves guys with a lot of passion,” said Trent. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}} In these years, we come to define our adult selves and navigate a myriad of choices, often far from home. ... Trent Frazier IS CLUTCH!! It felt like home. The gym is my classroom. It’s our job to help them understand how to give back.”It’s an approach shared by Colin, Trent’s coach in Wellington. Questions or comments? CLAY JACKSON, HERALD & REVIEW
He remembered something Colin told him back in Florida.
To see more photos visit Freshmen Tyler Underwood (32), left, and Trent Frazier (1) talk during Media Day at the University of Illinois in Champaign. Underwood, who is active in a number of charities, involves the players in visits to area schools and volunteer opportunities with local organizations.
Enjoy more articles from Bloomington's Most Trusted Information Source. We want to be positive people and positive thinkers and help others through this life. Trent Frazier, center, is one of the Illinois freshmen ready to contribute immediately. This has been my philosophy through our program here—to get better every day in every way in multiple directions no matter where you’re at.”“The day I visited Illinois was the best day of my life. For student athletes, their coaches and teammates become a surrogate family providing a shoulder to lean on and wisdom to draw from.This deep connection shared among players and coaches can’t be measured on a scoreboard or in a column of statistics. “First and foremost, I am a teacher.