Chelby Frazier, Former Thornwood Basketball Player, Dies

THORNTON, IL - Chelby Frazier, a member of the Robert Morris University men's basketball team and a former player for both Thornton and Thornwood high schools, died on Sunday at age 21. Pat Disabato of the Daily Southtown reports that he was playing basketball with college friends on Sunday when he suddenly collapsed and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.

Frazier was heading into his senior year at Robert Morris. He previously played at Parkland Community College and split his high school years at Thornton and Thornwood. Disabato, who has covered prep sports in the south suburbs for decades, said the former all-area player while at Thornwood "had a smile that could light up a gym and the personality to match."

Those who played with him and against him were among those who shared memories of Frazier on Twitter in the hours after his death.

Sadden & Heartbroken to hear the news tonight about Chelby Frazier.. The good die young... You’ll forever be in our hearts Chelby @XCll1. Sending thoughts and prayers to all the family, friends and to the @Thornwood_Hoops family. pic.twitter.com/VemK5G1T11
— Trang Hill (@mrshill_17) August 13, 2018

#RIP Chelby Frazier. Watched the kid from a distance in high school at Thornwood and loved how he competed. Played with passion and a love for the game. Rest easy!
— Brandon Dunson (@BMDunson) August 14, 2018

SXU Men’s Basketball offers our condolences to the friends and family of Chelby Frazier and the entire Robert Morris community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
— SXU Men's Hoops (@SXUMensHoops) August 13, 2018

Services for Frazier have been set for this weekend, with information available below. A "balloon release" in his honor appears to be in the plans for Friday at Thornton Township High School in Harvey.

Funeral arrangements for Chelby Frazier pic.twitter.com/zT3MGQEPYc
— Brandon Willaby (@bwill1565) August 14, 2018

Photo courtesy of Robert Morris University