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{{Short description|American basketball player}}
Michael Frazier II is a Shooting Guard for the [[Florida gators basketball|Florida Gators basketball team]]. Frazier is one of the top players in the [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]]. In the [[2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2013–14 season]] Frazier scored eleven [[3 pointer|3 pointers]] in a won game against [[Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball|Vanderbilt]]. He is currently a [[Junior (athletics)|Junior]] and scoring leader for Florida.
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{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Michael Frazier II
| image = Michael Frazier II.jpg
| caption = Frazier with the [[Florida Gators men's basketball|Florida Gators]] in 2014
| position = [[Shooting guard]]
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 200
| league =
| team = Free agent
| number =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|3|8}}
| birth_place = [[Tampa, Florida]], U.S.
| high_school = [[Montverde Academy]]<br>([[Montverde, Florida]])
| college = [[Florida Gators men's basketball|Florida]] (2012–2015)
| draft_year = 2015
| career_start = 2015
| years1 = 2015–2016
| team1 = [[South Bay Lakers|Los Angeles D-Fenders]]
| years2 = 2016
| team2 = [[Iowa Wolves|Iowa Energy]]
| years3 = 2016
| team3 = [[Fort Wayne Mad Ants]]
| years4 = 2016–2017
| team4 = [[Scaligera Basket Verona]]
| years5 = 2018–2019
| team5 = [[Rio Grande Valley Vipers]]
| years6 = {{nbay|2018|end}}–{{nbay|2019|end}}
| team6 = [[Houston Rockets]]
| years7 = 2019–2020
| team7 = →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
| years8 = 2021
| team8 = [[Delaware Blue Coats]]
| years9 = 2021–2022
| team9 = [[Perth Wildcats]]
| years10 = 2022–2023
| team10 = [[Illawarra Hawks]]
| years11 = 2023
| team11 = [[Sichuan Blue Whales]]
| years12 = [[2023–24 NBA G League season|2024]]
| team12 = [[NBA G League Ignite]]
| highlights =
* [[List of NBA G League champions|NBA G League champion]] ([[2018–19 NBA G League season|2019]])
* [[NBA Development League Most Improved Player Award|NBA G League Most Improved Player]] ([[2018–19 NBA G League season|2019]])
* [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] All-Freshman Team (2013)
| medal_templates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[basketball]]}}
{{MedalCountry|the {{USA}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[FIBA Under-19 World Championship|FIBA World U19 Championship]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[2013 FIBA Under-19 World Championship|2013 Czech Republic]]|[[United States men's national under-19 basketball team|National team]]}}
}}
'''Michael Frazier II''' (born March 8, 1994) is an American professional [[basketball]] player who last played for the [[NBA G League Ignite]] of the [[NBA G League]]. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Florida Gators men's basketball|Florida Gators]].


==College career==
In the [[2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2013–14 season]], Frazier scored eleven [[Three-point field goal|three-pointers]] in a win against [[South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball|South Carolina]], setting a school record.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Michael Frazier II sets Florida 3-point record as Gators trounce Gamecocks | work = FoxSports.com | date = March 4, 2014| url = http://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/michael-frazier-ii-sets-florida-3-point-record-as-gators-trounce-gamecocks-030414 | access-date = February 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400506456|title=Michael Frazier II scores 37 on 11 3-pointers to power Florida|access-date=May 23, 2015|date=March 4, 2014}}</ref> He also set a school record for made three-pointers in a season (118).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/27/reports-michael-frazier-ii-will-declare-for-the-nba-draft/|title= 20 Michael Frazier II |work=NBCSports.com|access-date=August 26, 2015}}</ref> His junior season was derailed significantly by a high-ankle sprain suffered in the game against [[2014–15 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team|Kentucky]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/27/reports-michael-frazier-ii-will-declare-for-the-nba-draft/|title= Florida junior Michael Frazier II declares for 2015 NBA Draft |work=NBCSports.com|date=March 27, 2015|access-date=August 26, 2015}}</ref>

On March 27, 2015, Frazier declared his eligibility for the [[2015 NBA draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title= Florida's Frazier makes it official, declares for NBA draft | work = FoxSports.com | date = March 27, 2015| url = http://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/story/florida-gators-michael-frazier-officially-declares-for-nba-draft-032715 | access-date = March 28, 2015}}</ref>

==Professional career==
===NBA D-League and Summer League (2015–2016)===
After going undrafted in the [[2015 NBA draft]], Frazier joined the [[Golden State Warriors]] for the [[2015 NBA Summer League]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sbnation.com/2015/7/21/9000519/michael-frazier-scouting-report-warriors-nba-draft-summer-league|title=Why Michael Frazier could be the NBA's next undrafted sleeper|work=SBNation.com|date=July 21, 2015|access-date=August 26, 2015}}</ref> On August 25, 2015, he signed with the [[Los Angeles Lakers]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/150817_frazierSigns|title=Lakers Sign Michael Frazier|work=NBA.com|date=August 25, 2015|access-date=August 26, 2015}}</ref> However, he was later waived by the Lakers on October 20 after appearing in four preseason games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/151020_frazierUpshaw|title=Lakers Waive Frazier II and Upshaw|work=NBA.com|date=October 20, 2015|access-date=October 20, 2015}}</ref> On October 31, he was acquired by the [[Los Angeles D-Fenders]] of the [[NBA Development League]] as an affiliate player of the Lakers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=5065520|title=D-Fenders Finalize 2015 Training Camp Roster|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=October 31, 2015|access-date=October 31, 2015}}</ref> On November 24, he made his professional debut in a 94–90 win over the [[Oklahoma City Blue]], recording three points, two rebounds and one assist in four minutes.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20151124/LADOKL/|title=Blue Come Up Short To D-Fenders|work=NBA.com|date=November 24, 2015|access-date=February 3, 2016}}</ref>

On January 16, 2016, Frazier was traded to the [[Iowa Energy]] in exchange for a 2016 second-round pick and the returning player rights to [[Kendrick Perry]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/iowa-energy-acquire-michael-frazier-from-los-angeles/n-5090549|title=Iowa Energy Acquire Michael Frazier from Los Angeles|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=January 16, 2016|access-date=January 16, 2016}}</ref> Two days later, he made his debut for Iowa in a 98–94 loss to [[Raptors 905]], recording one assist and one steal in nine minutes.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20160118/RAPIWA/|title=Roberts Leads Raptors Past Energy|work=NBA.com|date=January 18, 2016|access-date=February 3, 2016}}</ref> On March 6, he was waived by Iowa.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dleague.nba.com/transactions/ |title=NBA D-League Transactions |work=NBA.com |access-date=March 9, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309163514/http://dleague.nba.com/transactions/ |archive-date=March 9, 2016 }}</ref>

On March 10, 2016, Frazier was acquired by the [[Fort Wayne Mad Ants]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/mad-ants-acquire-michael-frazier/n-5109447|title=Mad Ants Acquire Michael Frazier|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=March 10, 2016|access-date=March 10, 2016}}</ref> The next day, he made his debut for Fort Wayne in a 106–99 loss to the [[Westchester Knicks]], recording three points in 12 minutes off the bench.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20160311/WESFWN/|title=Fredette Scores 21 to Help Knicks Stomp Out Mad Ants|work=NBA.com|date=March 11, 2016|access-date=March 12, 2016}}</ref>

In July 2016, Frazier played for the [[Orlando Magic]] at the [[2016 NBA Summer League]].<ref name=realgm>{{cite web|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Michael-Frazier/Summary/24284|title=Michael Frazier|work=realgm.com|access-date=October 14, 2021}}</ref>

===Scaligera Basket Verona (2016–2017)===
On August 9, 2016, Frazier signed with [[Scaligera Basket Verona]] of the Italian [[Serie A2 Basket|Serie A2 Citroën]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/italy/serie-a2-est/209141/michael-frazier-ii-inks-with-verona.html|title=Michael Frazier II inks with Verona|work=Sportando.com|date=August 9, 2016|access-date=September 24, 2016}}</ref>

===MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg (2017)===
On June 27, 2017, Frazier signed with German club [[MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Michael Frazier joins MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/germany/238642/michael-frazier-joins-mhp-riesen-ludwigsburg.html|access-date=June 27, 2017|work=Sportando.com|date=June 27, 2017}}</ref> However, on August 12, 2017, Ludwigsburg voided Frazier's contract<ref>{{cite news|title=MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg voids Michael Frazier's contract due to an injury|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/germany/244168/mhp-riesen-ludwigsburg-voids-michael-frazier-s-contract-due-to-an-injury.html|access-date=August 12, 2017|work=Sportando.com|date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> after he suffered a potential career-ending quad injury.<ref>{{cite news|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|title=Perth Wildcats import Michael Frazier II reveals how close he came to never playing again|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-wildcats/perth-wildcats-import-michael-frazier-ii-reveals-how-close-he-came-to-never-playing-again-c-4446083|access-date=November 7, 2021|work=TheWest.com.au|date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>

===Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2018–2019)===
In October 2018, Frazier joined the [[Rio Grande Valley Vipers]] of the [[NBA G League]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Rio Grande Valley Vipers Finalize Training Camp Roster|url=https://riograndevalley.gleague.nba.com/news/rio-grande-valley-vipers-finalize-training-camp-roster/|website=NBA.com|date=October 20, 2018|access-date=October 21, 2018}}</ref> In 45 games during the [[2018–19 NBA season|2018–19 season]], he averaged 16.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.5 steals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/players/f/frazimi01d.html|title=Michael Frazier G-League Stats|website=Basketball-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-07}}</ref> He was named the [[NBA G League Most Improved Player Award|G League's Most Improved Player]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gleague.nba.com/news/michael-frazier-most-improved-player-award-vipers/|title=Rio Grande Valley's Michael Frazier Named 2018–19 NBA G League Most Improved Player|website=NBA G League|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-07}}</ref> and helped the Vipers win the [[List of NBA G League champions|G League championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba-g-league/game?gameId=401125919|title=Rio Grande Valley vs. Long Island – Game Summary – April 12, 2019 – ESPN|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-13}}</ref> In game three of the Finals series against the [[Long Island Nets]], he scored 24 points with nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block in 45 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://riograndevalley.gleague.nba.com/news/rio-grande-valley-vipers-earn-third-nba-g-league-championship/|title=RIO GRANDE VALLEY VIPERS EARN THIRD NBA G LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP|website=gleague.nba.com|date=April 13, 2019|access-date=October 14, 2021}}</ref>

=== Houston Rockets (2019–2020) ===
On April 6, 2019, Frazier signed with the [[Houston Rockets]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1114618480035270656?s=20|title=Source: The Rockets are signing guard Michael Frazier, who was named the G League's Most Improved Player this season. He averaged 16.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists for Rockets affiliate Rio Grande Valley.|last=MacMahon|first=Tim|date=2019-04-06|website=@espn_macmahon|language=en|access-date=2019-04-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/06/report-rockets-to-sign-guard-michael-frazier/|title=Report: Rockets to sign guard Michael Frazier|date=2019-04-06|website=Rockets Wire|language=en|access-date=2019-04-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rockets-sign-michael-frazier|title=Rockets Sign Michael Frazier|website=Houston Rockets|language=en|access-date=2019-04-07}}</ref> He did not play for the Rockets to complete to the [[2018–19 NBA season]].<ref name="realgm" />

Frazier was released by the Rockets on October 18, 2019, but was re-signed to a [[two-way contract]] two days later.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1186051880151109633|title=🚀 Roster Update: The Rockets have signed...|website=Twitter|access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref> He split the [[2019–20 NBA season]] with the Rockets and Vipers.<ref name="realgm" />

===Delaware Blue Coats (2021)===
In January 2021, Frazier joined the [[Delaware Blue Coats]] for the [[2020–21 NBA G League season|G League hub season]].<ref name="realgm" />

In August 2021, Frazier played for the [[Phoenix Suns]] at the [[2021 NBA Summer League]].<ref name="realgm" />

===Perth Wildcats (2021–2022)===
On October 15, 2021, Frazier signed with the [[Perth Wildcats]] in Australia for the [[2021–22 NBL season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wildcats.com.au/news/wildcats-add-more-nba-experience-in-michael-frazier-ii|title=Wildcats add more NBA experience in Michael Frazier II|work=wildcats.com.au|date=October 15, 2021|access-date=October 15, 2021}}</ref>

===Illawarra Hawks (2022–2023)===
On November 21, 2022, Frazier signed with the [[Illawarra Hawks]] in Australia for the rest of the [[2022–23 NBL season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Frazier II Answers the Hawks Call|url=https://www.hawks.com.au/news/frazier-ii-answers-the-hawks-call|website=Hawks.com.au|date=November 21, 2022|access-date=November 21, 2022}}</ref> On January 6, 2023, he sustained a severe arm injury in a game against the [[Adelaide 36ers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hawks Can't Catch a Break Against 36ers|url=https://www.hawks.com.au/news/hawks-cant-catch-a-break-against-36ers|website=Hawks.com.au|date=January 6, 2023|access-date=January 6, 2023}}</ref> He was subsequently ruled out for the rest of the season.<ref name=injury>{{cite web|title=Michael Frazier II Injury Update|url=https://www.hawks.com.au/news/michael-frazier-ii-injury-update|website=Hawks.com.au|date=January 8, 2023|access-date=January 8, 2023}}</ref> He averaged 17.5 points in eight games for the Hawks.<ref name="injury" />

Frazier signed with French team [[Metropolitans 92]] following the NBL season,<ref>{{cite web|title=Michael Frazier II pigiste médical pour Hugo Besson|url=https://www.metropolitans92.com/fr/actualites/2023-03-18/pigiste-michael-frazier-ii-pigiste-medical-pour-hugo-besson|website=Metropolitans92.com|date=March 18, 2023|access-date=March 21, 2023|language=fr}}</ref> but never debuted for the team.<ref name=eurobasket>{{cite web|title=Michael Frazier II|url=https://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Michael-Frazier-II/259079|website=EuroBasket.com|access-date=June 16, 2023|url-access=subscription}}</ref>

===Sichuan Blue Whales (2023)===
On November 4, 2023, Frazier signed with the [[Sichuan Blue Whales]] of the [[Chinese Basketball Association]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Dario|last=Skerletic|title=Sichuan Blue Whales: tagliato Kyle O'Quinn, accordi con Greg Monroe e Michael Frazier|url=https://sportando.basketball/sichuan-blue-whales-tagliato-kyle-oquinn-accordi-con-greg-monroe-e-michael-frazier/|website=Sportando.basketball|date=November 4, 2023|access-date=January 14, 2024|language=Italian}}</ref> He left the team after three games.<ref name="eurobasket" />

===NBA G League Ignite (2024)===
On January 10, 2024, Frazier signed with the [[NBA G League Ignite]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ignite Signs NBA G League Champion Michael Frazier II|url=https://ignite.gleague.nba.com/news/ignite-signs-nba-g-league-champion-michael-frazier-ii|website=NBA.com|date=January 10, 2024|access-date=January 14, 2024}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
{{NBA player statistics legend}}

===Regular season===
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2019}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2019–20 Houston Rockets season|Houston]]
| 13 || 0 || 11.2 || .249 || .174 || .643 || .8 || .3 || .1 || .0 || 2.1
{{s-end}}

===Playoffs===
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2019}}
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2019–20 Houston Rockets season|Houston]]
| 4 || 0 || 3.0 || .250 || .500 || &ndash; || 1.0 || .5 || .0 || .0 || .8
{{s-end}}

==National team career==
Frazier represented the [[United States men's national basketball team|U-19 United States national team]] at the [[2013 FIBA Under-19 World Championship|2013 U-19 World Championship]] held in Czech Republic, where they won the gold medal. Over nine tournament games, he averaged 6.7 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Profile: Michael Frazier|url=http://prague2013.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/13/fu19m/player/p/eid/9616/lid//orderby//pid/106893/rid/9628/sid/9616/tid/379/profile.html|website=prague2013.fiba.com|publisher=FIBA.com|access-date=August 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311012757/http://prague2013.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/13/fu19m/player/p/eid/9616/lid//orderby//pid/106893/rid/9628/sid/9616/tid/379/profile.html|archive-date=March 11, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category}}
* [http://stats.nbadleague.com/player/#!/1626187/ NBA G League profile]
* [http://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=595 Florida Gators bio]
* {{Twitter}}

{{NBA G League Most Improved Players}}

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Latest revision as of 21:00, 5 April 2024

Michael Frazier II
Frazier with the Florida Gators in 2014
Free agent
PositionShooting guard
Personal information
Born (1994-03-08) March 8, 1994 (age 30)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolMontverde Academy
(Montverde, Florida)
CollegeFlorida (2012–2015)
NBA draft2015: undrafted
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2015–2016Los Angeles D-Fenders
2016Iowa Energy
2016Fort Wayne Mad Ants
2016–2017Scaligera Basket Verona
2018–2019Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2019–2020Houston Rockets
2019–2020→Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2021Delaware Blue Coats
2021–2022Perth Wildcats
2022–2023Illawarra Hawks
2023Sichuan Blue Whales
2024NBA G League Ignite
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA World U19 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2013 Czech Republic National team

Michael Frazier II (born March 8, 1994) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the NBA G League Ignite of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Florida Gators.

College career[edit]

In the 2013–14 season, Frazier scored eleven three-pointers in a win against South Carolina, setting a school record.[1][2] He also set a school record for made three-pointers in a season (118).[3] His junior season was derailed significantly by a high-ankle sprain suffered in the game against Kentucky.[4]

On March 27, 2015, Frazier declared his eligibility for the 2015 NBA draft.[5]

Professional career[edit]

NBA D-League and Summer League (2015–2016)[edit]

After going undrafted in the 2015 NBA draft, Frazier joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2015 NBA Summer League.[6] On August 25, 2015, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.[7] However, he was later waived by the Lakers on October 20 after appearing in four preseason games.[8] On October 31, he was acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Lakers.[9] On November 24, he made his professional debut in a 94–90 win over the Oklahoma City Blue, recording three points, two rebounds and one assist in four minutes.[10]

On January 16, 2016, Frazier was traded to the Iowa Energy in exchange for a 2016 second-round pick and the returning player rights to Kendrick Perry.[11] Two days later, he made his debut for Iowa in a 98–94 loss to Raptors 905, recording one assist and one steal in nine minutes.[12] On March 6, he was waived by Iowa.[13]

On March 10, 2016, Frazier was acquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.[14] The next day, he made his debut for Fort Wayne in a 106–99 loss to the Westchester Knicks, recording three points in 12 minutes off the bench.[15]

In July 2016, Frazier played for the Orlando Magic at the 2016 NBA Summer League.[16]

Scaligera Basket Verona (2016–2017)[edit]

On August 9, 2016, Frazier signed with Scaligera Basket Verona of the Italian Serie A2 Citroën.[17]

MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg (2017)[edit]

On June 27, 2017, Frazier signed with German club MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg.[18] However, on August 12, 2017, Ludwigsburg voided Frazier's contract[19] after he suffered a potential career-ending quad injury.[20]

Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2018–2019)[edit]

In October 2018, Frazier joined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA G League.[21] In 45 games during the 2018–19 season, he averaged 16.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.5 steals.[22] He was named the G League's Most Improved Player[23] and helped the Vipers win the G League championship.[24] In game three of the Finals series against the Long Island Nets, he scored 24 points with nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block in 45 minutes.[25]

Houston Rockets (2019–2020)[edit]

On April 6, 2019, Frazier signed with the Houston Rockets.[26][27][28] He did not play for the Rockets to complete to the 2018–19 NBA season.[16]

Frazier was released by the Rockets on October 18, 2019, but was re-signed to a two-way contract two days later.[29] He split the 2019–20 NBA season with the Rockets and Vipers.[16]

Delaware Blue Coats (2021)[edit]

In January 2021, Frazier joined the Delaware Blue Coats for the G League hub season.[16]

In August 2021, Frazier played for the Phoenix Suns at the 2021 NBA Summer League.[16]

Perth Wildcats (2021–2022)[edit]

On October 15, 2021, Frazier signed with the Perth Wildcats in Australia for the 2021–22 NBL season.[30]

Illawarra Hawks (2022–2023)[edit]

On November 21, 2022, Frazier signed with the Illawarra Hawks in Australia for the rest of the 2022–23 NBL season.[31] On January 6, 2023, he sustained a severe arm injury in a game against the Adelaide 36ers.[32] He was subsequently ruled out for the rest of the season.[33] He averaged 17.5 points in eight games for the Hawks.[33]

Frazier signed with French team Metropolitans 92 following the NBL season,[34] but never debuted for the team.[35]

Sichuan Blue Whales (2023)[edit]

On November 4, 2023, Frazier signed with the Sichuan Blue Whales of the Chinese Basketball Association.[36] He left the team after three games.[35]

NBA G League Ignite (2024)[edit]

On January 10, 2024, Frazier signed with the NBA G League Ignite.[37]

Career statistics[edit]

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season[edit]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Houston 13 0 11.2 .249 .174 .643 .8 .3 .1 .0 2.1

Playoffs[edit]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Houston 4 0 3.0 .250 .500 – 1.0 .5 .0 .0 .8

National team career[edit]

Frazier represented the U-19 United States national team at the 2013 U-19 World Championship held in Czech Republic, where they won the gold medal. Over nine tournament games, he averaged 6.7 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.[38]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Michael Frazier II sets Florida 3-point record as Gators trounce Gamecocks". FoxSports.com. March 4, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  2. ^ "Michael Frazier II scores 37 on 11 3-pointers to power Florida". March 4, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
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