Trent Frazier

Trent Frazier
Frazier with Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2024
No. 0 – Zenit Saint Petersburg
PositionPoint guard
LeagueVTB United League
Personal information
Born (1998-09-08) September 8, 1998
Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight155 lb (70 kg)
Career information
High schoolWellington
(Wellington, Florida)
CollegeIllinois (2017–2022)
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023FMP
2023–presentZenit Saint Petersburg
Career highlights

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

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.

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]

College recruiting information
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Trent Frazier
PG 		Wellington, FL Wellington (FL) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Aug 21, 2016 
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (82)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 95    247Sports: 109
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, 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. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  • "2017 Illinois Basketball Commitment List". Scout. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  • "2017 Illinois Basketball Commitment List". ESPN. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals. 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]

Zenit Saint Petersburg (2023–present)

On February 2, 2023, Fraser signed with Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League.[14] As part of the team, Trent became the silver medalist of the Russian Cup and was recognized as the "Most Valuable Player of the Final Four" of the tournament[6]. In July 2023, Fraser extended his contract with Zenit[7].

In the 2023/2024 season, Fraser became the bronze medalist of the VTB United League and the Russian Championship, as well as the winner of the VTB United League Super Cup[10]. In the Russian Cup, Trent became the winner of the tournament and for the second time was recognized as the "Most Valuable Player of the Final Four"[11].

In June 2024, Fraser signed a new 3-year contract with Zenit[12].

In the 2024/2025 season, Fraser became the bronze medalist of the VTB United League Super Cup.[15]

In February 2025, Fraser was recognized as the "Most Valuable Player" of the VTB United League. Trent's averages at the end of the month were 17.5 points, 5.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 interceptions and 19.5 points in the performance rating[14].

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games 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

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Illinois 32 16 26.3 .405 .347 .644 1.8 3.1 1.7 .0 12.5
2018–19 Illinois 32 31 30.6 .411 .406 .759 2.3 2.6 1.4 .0 13.7
2019–20 Illinois 31 30 30.4 .327 .309 .853 2.2 1.9 .9 .0 9.1
2020–21 Illinois 31 31 32.8 .400 .362 .831 2.7 2.7 1.3 .1 10.2
2021–22 Illinois 31 30 34.7 .397 .328 .833 2.8 4.1 1.3 .1 11.6
Career 157 138 30.9 .390 .351 .776 2.4 2.9 1.3 .1 11.4

References

  1. ^ Dusenbury, Wells (June 22, 2016). "Wellington's Trent Frazier declares Illinois as early favorite". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  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. ^ a b c Richey, Scott (February 25, 2018). "It's Trent Frazier's kind of town". The News-Gazette. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  7. ^ "Frazier Continues Freshman Surge". Illinois DIA. February 9, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  8. ^ Richey, Scott (February 26, 2018). "Frazier, Black earn Big Ten honor". The News-Gazette. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  9. ^ Woodcock, Rees (December 30, 2019). "Illinois Basketball: Grading Trent Frazier through the non-conference". Writing Illini. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  10. ^ Welser, Joel. "ILLINOIS MEN'S BASKETBALL 2020 NCAA TOURNAMENT CAPSULE". College Sports Madness. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  11. ^ "2021-22 Big Ten Men's Basketball Postseason Honors Announced" (Press release). Big Ten Conference. March 8, 2022. Archived from the original on March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  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.
  14. ^ "Trent Frazier signs with Zenit".
  15. ^ "ЦСКА – обладатель Суперкубка-2024 | Единая Лига ВТБ | VTB United League - Официальный сайт" (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-04-29.
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