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COACH’S CORNER: Leesville’s Russ Frazier + Carter Whitt Talk Relationship + Winning Culture at LR!

Rick Lewis from Phenom Hoops is joined with not only one of the top head coaches around in Leesville Road Russ Frazier but also one of the top players in the country in the 2021 class in Carter Whitt. We discuss it all, including Coach's road in being a head coach, what it is liked to change a culture of a program, and building a successful program at Leesville Road. We also sit down with Carter Whitt to talk about his game, his decision to remain in the 2021 class, and the goals he has set for himself.

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HIGHLIGHTS: 6’3″ Carter Whitt STAYS in 2021; NC’s TOP PG Junior Season Highlights!

Check out highlights of 6'3" junior Carter Whitt of Leesville Rd. High School. Whitt is considered the top point guard in the state of North Carolina and continued to prove that night in and night out this season. He led the Pride with 19 PPG, 8 RPG, 9 APG and an appearance in the 4th round of the 2020 NCHSAA 4A State Playoffs. Whitt currently holds offers from the likes of Ohio State, Nebraska, NCSU, Florida, Va. Tech among others.

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2019-20 Phenom Hoops All-State team (Class of 2021)

It was a spectacular year no matter how you look at it. Players really made a name for themselves and had an impressive season on the court, producing on so many levels. Phenom Hoops brings you their All-State teams for the 2021 class. A huge congrats to all players and teams this season.

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RIVALRY: Carter Whitt TAKE OVER in Rubber Match for Championship!! Millbrook vs Leesville [part 3]

Of course, Saturday’s CAP 7 tiebreaker game between rivals Leesville Road and Millbrook wasn’t going to be your typical high school basketball game. There was too much on the line, and these foes aren’t exactly friendly. After splitting the two regular-season games, the rubber match had a little bit of everything. Technical fouls, sure. Fans coming out of the stands trying to get on the floor, you bet. Coaches needing to be separated, coming right up.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Carter Whitt DROPS 34 PTS vs Millbrook in CAP7 Championship!

Check out highlights between Leesville Rd. and Millbrook as they played for the CAP7 Championship on Saturday at Broughton HS. The game was tight throughout the match up but junior Carter Whitt made sure the Pride would come out on top. The 6'3" guard scored 34 points and fellow wing man Jalen McDonald added 15. Will Felton led the way for Millbrook.

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TOP PGs BATTLE! Carter Whitt vs JaJuan Carr; Leesville Rd – Pender Raw Game Highlights!

Check out highlights between Leesville Rd and Pender HS at the 2020 Kinston MLK Classic! This game featured a point guard matchup between Carter Whitt and JaJuan Carr. Whitt is considered one of the top junior guards in the state while Carr is seen as one of the top unsigned senior guards in ENC.

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Kinston MLK 2nd Half of the Day Standouts

6’8″ 2020 Josh Hall of Moravian Prep24 Points. 9-16 FG. 4 Boards. Hall had the much anticipated matchup with Isaiah Todd. Hall came away with the team victory in this one and finished with a number of buckets, showcasing his ability to create in the half court. Hall is committed to NC State. 6’8″ 2021 Dontrez Styles of Kinston18 Points. 8 Rebounds. Styles is a physically...

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Evening Standouts at Kinston MLK Classic

6'3 '21 Carter Whitt (Leesville Road) It would be extremely difficult to find many performers from the Kinston MLK Classic better than Whitt. He was the ultimate leader and decision-maker for this team, consistently setting up others, scoring on all three levels, and rebounding at a terrific rate for a guard. Whitt highlighted quality shooting efficiency and continues to show improved...

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Player Standouts at Phenom Hoops' City of Oaks Classic

6'0 '21 Jamarii Thomas (Piedmont Classical) Although the newest addition to this roster, it's easy to see that Thomas is a large part of the heart and soul for this Piedmont Classical squad. His quickness, toughness, and rugged mentality are evident on every possession. Thomas gets downhill whenever he desires and possesses a certain tenacity and ferocity that separates him from other similar...

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The Carter Whitt Mystique

There is a mystique about Whitt, there is no doubt about that. It is a mystique that attracts the casual observer's eye. Whitt is uber-talented, this may be where it starts. He is a Top 50 ranked player in the country who has over 20 college offers, from the likes of Ohio State, Florida, Xavier, Maryland, Texas A&M, and others. So the substance is there, but in this age of social media and viral highlights, Whitt is an anomaly.

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Carter Whitt vs DOUBLE TEAMS as Leesville Rd TOPS SE Raleigh; Raw Game Highlights

Check out highlights between Leesville Rd and SE Raleigh HS tonight in a conference matchup that saw the Pride come out on top. Junior Carter Whitt was looking for his shot early on tonight and made sure to also get his teammates involved. This eventually led the Bulldogs to throw two defenders on him in the second half of the game. Leesville came out victorious in the end 69-55.

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The Storylines are why we Can’t Miss the 2nd Annual City of Oaks Classic!!

Phenom's 2nd Annual City of Oaks Classic will take place THIS Saturday (January 11) at North Raleigh Christian Academy. Here are the storylines that matter to the fans, the media, the teams and the coaches alike.

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Callaway (MS) knocks off Leesville Road

allaway High School is appropriately nicknamed the Chargers. Callaway has been a Mississippi 5A power and features nationally-ranked junior guard Daeshun Ruffin. The Chargers like to get up and down and score in the 80's. For Leesville Road, 6’4 junior Carter Whitt leads the way and will be looking for an estimated mid-January return of Jalen McDonald. In addition, Leesville Road also gets double-digit scoring from 5’9 junior Chase Hakerem, 6’4 junior Scott Martin, and 6’3 senior Deon Daniels. Carter Whitt is a natural level prospect that is one of the better passing point guards in the country.

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Four Storylines: John Wall Holiday Invitational (Day One)

Carter Whitt Vs Daeshun Ruffin Both Carter Whitt and Daeshun Ruffin play an incredibly exciting brand of basketball that will bring a ton of excitement to Holiday Gymnasium in the nightcap of day one. Whitt is a smooth playmaking guard and Ruffin is a dynamic scorer that plays with relentless energy. These two are competing within the national rankings in the 2021 class and being offered by...

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Leesville Road Vs Millbrook: Miles Magical Five

Last night we were treated to a great rivalry matchup between Millbrook High School and Leesville Road High School. Both of these teams are loaded with next level talent, program history, and unbelievable fan support. It was a matchup of the elite guard play of Carter Whitt and the brute force and size that Millbrook brings to the table. Millbrook walked away with an 84-76 victory. Let's take a...

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Player Profile: 6’3 ’21 Carter Whitt (Leesville Road/Team Loaded)

For many years now, Carter Whitt has been the best pure point guard in North Carolina's Class of 2021. However, he's finally beginning to get appropriate national buzz and has picked up a handful of ACC offers during the current summer season. Whitt's Team Loaded squad also features major blow-up prospects like Josh Hall and Dean Reiber, who have each accumulated a ton of offers and serve as...

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#AmateurHour (EP41): Ten April StockRisers, Importance of Non-Live Events, and The June Live Period

Jamie Shaw, Jeff Bendel, and Miles Masercola break down 10 guys from the Carolinas that saw their stock rise in the month of April, they talk about the importance of non live events and continue to try and provide some context/clarity to June Live Period events. Be sure to subscribe and leave a rating!!...

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Top Point Guards in North Carolina's Class of 2021

We are officially in the thick of the travel ball season and things have begun to spice up within the Class of 2021 throughout the Hoopstate. The point guard position is particularly intriguing, as this group is quite diverse and each prospect's skillset varies heavily from one guy to the next. It should go without saying, but these are not rankings, simply names, and their order means...

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It was only a matter of time for 2021 G Carter Whitt

We at Phenom Hoop Report have the chance to watch a lot of young and talented prospects at an early age and every once and a while, we come across a player that just gets “it” early on. That is exactly what we saw in 2021 guard Carter Whitt nearly 3-4 years ago when he stepped on the court.

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Carter Whitt DUNKING NOW'! Phenom Opening Raw Highlights!

Check out highlights from Class of 2021 guard, Carter Whitt. Whitt is a 6’1″ point guard from Leesville Rd HS in Raleigh, NC. He’ll be playing this AAU season with Team Loaded after spending last season on the EYBL. Here are his highlights from this weekend’s Phenom Opening AAU...

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John Wall Holiday Invitational: Opening Day Standouts

John Wall Holiday Invitational: Opening Day Standouts When it comes to high school holiday basketball tradition, one has to put the 47th Holiday Day Invitational (sponsored by John Wall Foundation) on the list. Played at historic Broughton High School, the John Wall is a must see. It brings a wealth of talent and teams to the Raleigh area each and every year, not to mention one of the best...

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