I asked my law school roommate--a rabid basketball fan (and Illinois guy)--to watch Zeb Jackson's film and give me a player comparison (I've done the same for their recruits). He looked and said that he reminded him a great deal of Trent Frazier, Illinois' freshman PG last year, who averaged 12.5 pig and 3.1 apg in his initial campaign. I then watched film of Frazier again, and the comparison fits really well, from body type to style of game to handle and shot mechanics to even the fact that both are left handed. My first reaction, as I noted, was Carsen Edwards based on style of play, even though size and body type were off, but this one works much better. FWIW, Frazier was rivals #95 as a high school senior.
I like Frazier a lot. Assuming Zeb commits to Michigan as expected, if he has the career I expect Frazier to have, that's a very, very good get.
I like Frazier a lot. Assuming Zeb commits to Michigan as expected, if he has the career I expect Frazier to have, that's a very, very good get.
