Frazier injured, status uncertain
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CHAMPAIGN - Illinois senior Chester Frazier sustained a hand injury during the team's practice session today.
For the time being, coaches and the athletics training staff are calling the injury a severely bruised hand. As the Illini finished practice, Frazier wore a brace on his right hand and wrist and appeared to be in considerable pain.
Second-seeded Illinois (23-8) opens the Big Ten tournament Friday. Coach Bruce Weber said he's uncertain of Frazier's status until further evaluation. The guard is expected to undergo X-rays today or Thursday.
Frazier has started all 31 games and is averaging a team-high 33.2 minutes for Illinois, which has used the same starting lineup in 29 consecutive games.
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