CHAMPAIGN — Trent Frazier has drawn some serious defensive assignments this season. And he’s delivered.
Gonzaga’s Josh Perkins finished with seven turnovers in the Maui Invitational. Anthony Cowan Jr. was a complete non-factor in the second half of Illinois’ upset win of Maryland. And Nebraska’s Glynn Watson Jr.? He was 3 of 12 for six points Saturday in another Illini victory and spent the end of the game on the bench with five fouls.
Frazier has taken some serious pride in his defensive effort this season, too. He wants to be an All-Big Ten Defensive Team selection, and Illinois will need more of those lockdown type performances the rest of the season.