Illinois lands 4-star point guard Trent Frazier
Illinois head coach Jim Groce has been looking for a quality point guard to run his offense.
On Sunday he got it, adding four-star point guard Trent Frazier to its 2017 class.
Frazier chose the Fighting Illini over Seton Hall, Georgia, Memphis, VCU, SMU, Kansas State, and Rhode Island, and made the announcement via his Twitter account:
GO ILLINI🔷🔶🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/hTEwlIGW3D
— Trent (@_Trentfrazier1) August 22, 2016
The 6-foot-2, Wellington, Fla. native was spotted at Illinois football practice with head coach Lovie Smith:
#illinination Just video chat with Lovie Smith..Very nice..took pic with Nephew @_Trentfrazier1 nice for FAMILY.. pic.twitter.com/TLNdh27OUm
— Ish Jr. (@IshGomezJr) August 20, 2016
While also trying on some Illinois gear:
@_Trentfrazier1 trying on some gear today. pic.twitter.com/KYLgwpwudN
— Matthew Colin (@Gatorballer) August 21, 2016
Frazier is rated No. 31 for his position in the country, and the No. 9 prospect in the state of Florida. He joins a talented 2017 class with Jeremiah Tilmon, Da’Monte Williams, and Jovan Pickett also committing.