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Former Illinois player and assistant coach Chester Frazier has departed his position as associate head coach at West Virginia to rejoin Virginia Tech coach Mike Young's staff in the same role, the Hokies announced Tuesday.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 1

Chester Frazier Returns to Virginia Tech

Former West Virginia University men's basketball assistant coach Chester Frazier is returning to Mike Young’s staff at Virginia Tech where he previously spent two seasons with the Hokies men’s basketball program.

College Basketball News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 1

Virginia Tech Announces Return of Assistant Basketball Coach

After West Virginia's reshuffling of their basketball program saw first-year head coach Darian Devries leave the program after a 19-13 sole season with the Mountaineers, the Big 12 side enlisted former North Texas coach Ross Hodge.

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College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 19

John Flowers Gives His Input on Who the Next WVU Head Coach Should Be

Everyone is throwing out their opinions for the next coach West Virginia should hire, but those who are currently playing or have played for the Old Gold and Blue, should have some say, right?

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / October 18, 2024

Look: WVU Basketball Hosts 2026 4-Star Recruit

2026 four-star guard Parker Robinson took an unofficial visit to West Virginia. Here’s some pictures from his visit with the WVU basketball program. WVU associate HC Chester Frazier extended an offer to Robinson at Illinois before his transition to West Virginia.

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / October 10, 2024

Chester Frazier Opens Up About Deciding to Leave Illinois for WVU

After West Virginia hired Darian DeVries to take over as head coach of the WVU basketball program, the focus was then on who he would surround himself with on his staff.

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / September 20, 2024

WVU Basketball Assistant Visits 2026 4-Star G Josh Powell

WVU basketball associate head coach Chester Frazier visited 2026 prospect Josh Powell at Skyline Prep (Az.) on Wednesday, the guard tells WV Sports Now.

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / September 19, 2024

Recapping WVU Basketball Offers Over Past Week

The WVU basketball staff extended a pair of offers to 2026 prospects Neiko Mundey and Josiah Sanders over the past week. “Blessed to receive an offer from West Virginia University,” Mundey wrote.

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / July 22, 2024

4-Star, 7-Footer Eric Reibe Talks Recruitment, Connection with WVU Staff

2025 four-star big man Eric Reibe cut down his recruitment to 11 schools last week. WV Sports Now spoke with Reibe about his recruitment, specifically about West Virginia cracking his list.

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / July 14, 2024

Huntington Prep Guard Picks Up WVU Offer

Huntington Prep guard Rassell Young picked up an offer from WVU on Saturday afternoon. Young is a 6-foot-2 prospect from the 2026 class. West Virginia associate head coach Chester Frazier extended the offer to Young.

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / June 22, 2024

5-Star 2026 G Deron Rippey Jr. Receives West Virginia Offer

Earlier this week, West Virginia basketball extended an offer to 2026 guard Deron Rippey Jr., his dad announced on social media. Rippey is a five-star prospect from Blairstown, Nj.

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / May 6, 2024

2024 Commit Jonathan Powell Speaks on Quick Flip to WVU

Just in a couple of days, 2024 top-125 prospect Jonathan Powell requested out of his National Letter of Intent with Xavier before committing to West Virginia on Monday morning.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Armchair Illini / April 23, 2024

Former Illinois Basketball Signee Commits to Big Ten Opponent

Former Illinois Basketball signee, Jase Butler, announced on social media that he is committed to the University of Washington. In all, Jase Butler will not have an Illinois basketball uniform on next year, however, he may still have to play in Champaign.

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / April 22, 2024

Amani Hansberry Talks Quick Journey in Portal to West Virginia

It has been a chaotic week for new Mountaineer forward Amani Hansberry. The 6-foot-8 Maryland native entered the transfer portal last Tuesday and committed to West Virginia by Sunday.

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College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / April 22, 2024

Illinois Fans Passionately React to Frazier Bringing Harris, Hansberry to WVU

If there needs to be a non-conference game scheduled next season, it should be Illinois vs. WVU. It all started with former Illinois assistant and current WVU associate head coach Chester Frazier posting a meme on X (Twitter) following the commitments of Illini transfers Sencire Harris and Amani Hansberry.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Armchair Illini / April 21, 2024

Pair of Illinois Basketball Transfers Commit to West Virginia

Illinois Basketball has gone through quite a roster overhaul in a matter of weeks. They have hit the transfer portal hard and have added some major talent.

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / April 18, 2024

Report: WVU to Host 2nd Illinois Transfer This Weekend

WVU Basketball is set to host a second Illinois transfer this weekend with forward Amani Hansberry, as reported by Fox Illinois‘ Dante Furco. Hansberry will join former Illini teammate Sencire Harris in Morgantown this weekend for visits as the two reunite with new WVU associate HC Chester Frazier.

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / April 17, 2024

WVU Announces Chester Frazier as Associate HC

WVU Basketball officially announced on Wednesday that Illinois assistant Chester Frazier will serve as the Mountaineers’ associate head coach under Darian DeVries.

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / April 17, 2024

Chester Frazier Proclaims ‘It’s Time to Hang More Banners’ in Statement About Joining WVU Staff

With the news now out there and confirmed by Illinois, new WVU assistant coach Chester Frazier posted a message on X (Twitter) about the next chapter of his career.

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / April 16, 2024

Illinois HC Brad Underwood Confirms Assistant Chester Frazier to WVU

While speaking to the media on Tuesday night, Illinois HC Brad Underwood confirmed that assistant Chester Frazier will be heading to West Virginia under Darian DeVries’ staff.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Armchair Illini / April 13, 2024

Rumor: Illinois Basketball Assistant Hired by West Virginia

Bittersweet moment for Illinois Basketball. Obviously, Illinois fans want the best assistants in the country. On that note, college basketball programs will always try to poach quality assistants.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Wire / April 1, 2024

Former Dolphins CB Vontae Davis reportedly dies at age 35

Former Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his grandmother’s home in Broward County, Fla., according to reports. Davis was 35. Chester

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 8, 2019

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