Chad Frazier
Chad Frazier (born August 22, 1992) is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. He played college basketball at Gulf Coast State College and then UAB before playing professionally in Greece, Lithuania, Canada and Turkey.
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Position | Point guard |
Personal information | |
Born | Boston, Massachusetts | August 22, 1992
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | First Assembly Christian School (Concord, North Carolina) |
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NBA draft | 2015 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2015–present |
Career history | |
2015–2016 | Nea Kifissia B.C. |
2016 | BC Nevėžis |
2016–2017 | Cape Breton Highlanders |
2017–2018 | Windsor Express |
2018–2019 | Bakirkoy Basket |
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College career
Frazier played two seasons at Gulf Coast State College and averaged scored 15.6 points, 4.7 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game as a sophomore. He previously committed to Oklahoma State and Texas A&M before settling for UAB. Frazier was the 16th best junior college prospect according to JUCORecruiting.com.[1] As a junior at UAB, Frazier averaged 17.7 points, 4.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game.[2] He was named to the First Team All-Conference USA as well as the conference newcomer of the year.[3][2] On April 17, 2014, Frazier got into an altercation with an unidentified female. He was later charged with third degree domestic violence.[4] The charges against him were dropped on June 24 and Frazier was granted his release from UAB on July 28.[3] On August 6, Frazier announced he was turning professional and not returning to college.[2]
Professional career
In July 2015, Frazier signed his first professional contract with the Greek team Nea Kifissia B.C.[5] He rarely played on the team, and joined the Lithuanian club BC Nevėžis in February 2016.[6] The following season, he joined the Cape Breton Highlanders of the National Basketball League of Canada. Frazier averaged 16.8 points, 5 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Highlanders.[7] The following season, he posted 16.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game for the Windsor Express.[8]
On July 27, 2018, Frazier signed with Bakirkoy Basket of the Turkish Basketball First League.[9] Frazier led Bakirkoy to the 2019 Turkish Basketball First League Finals, while averaging 13.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.
On August 13, 2019, Frazier signed a one-year deal with Maccabi Hod HaSharon of the Israeli National League.[10] On August 28, 2019, he parted ways with Hod HaSharon due to an injury.[11]
References
- Champlin, Drew (May 5, 2013). "Third time's a charm for Gulf Coast guard Chad Frazier, who committed to UAB". The Birmingham News. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- Rothstein, John (August 6, 2014). "Former UAB guard Chad Frazier turning pro, won't return to college". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- Crenshaw, Solomon (July 29, 2014). "UAB point guard Chad Frazier granted his release, won't return to Blazers". The Birmingham News. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- Crenshaw, Solomon (June 5, 2014). "UAB point guard Chad Frazier arrested, charged with third-degree domestic violence". The Birmingham News. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- "Chad Frazier moves to Nea Kifisia". Sportando. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- "Nevezis sign Chad Frazier, ex Nea Kifisia". Eurobasket. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- "Magic add more Talent, Depth to Training Camp". Moncton Magic. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- "Chad Frazier #15 Guard Windsor Express". NBL Canada. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- "Sigortam.net Bakırköy Basket, Chad Frazier ve Semih Say ile anlaştı". TrendBasket.net (in Turkish). July 27, 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- "מכבי הוד השרון החתימה את הגארד צ'אד פרייזר". ONE.co.il (in Hebrew). August 13, 2019. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- "כבר שינוי: לי מור חתם בהוד"ש במקום פרייז'ר". ONE.co.il (in Hebrew). August 28, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.