Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Rutgers

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CHAMPAIGN, IL – FEBRUARY 05: Big Ten referee Lamont Simpson talks with Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) during the college basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 5, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

5. Trent’s three-point range is electrifying

There were times this season where I wasn’t sure what was going on with Trent Frazier. He looked timid and unsure of himself on the court. This hurt his game and the team. But, I think all of that is getting figured out.

The last four games have been sensational for Frazier. This kid is starting to get into a groove that he had been missing for much of the season. It all started with the 30-point performance against Minnesota, and he hasn’t slowed down.

In the three games leading up to the contest against Rutgers on Saturday, Frazier was 11-of-22 from the three-point arc, which comes out to 50-percent. That is a dangerous clip that he was shooting. He improved on those numbers against the Scarlet Knights, though.

Frazier finished the game on Saturday with 17 points and went 5-of-9 from three-point land. 5-of-9 comes out to 55-percent from deep. That is a great number. His great performance also brings his three-point shooting in the last four games up to 51.6-percent. Those are numbers Steph Curry would be jealous of.

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Something about Frazier’s three-point shots is electrifying. Whenever he shoots, I think the ball is going in, no matter where he is on the court. He is a special player for this program.

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