Prospect Spotlight: Leonty Frazier (2020)
Leonty Frazier is eager to follow in the footsteps of brother and create his own path on the hardwood.
The 5-foot-10, 130-pound product out of Wellington High School is the brother of University of Illinois point guard Trent Frazier.
Trent Frazier, a consensus 4-star prospect, drained the game-winning free throw to lift Wellington to a state title in the 2016-17 season.
Now Leonty Frazier is striving to secure his own legacy with a major assist from his big brother.
The Class of 2020 guard says he’s gotten plenty of excellent pointers from his sibling over the summer.
The younger Frazier has had some competitive one-on-one games against his brother, a confidence booster that should bode well as he enters this season.
“He’s teaching me what he’s learned in college,” Frazier said. “He taught me how to come off screen better and how to break down my defender.”
Last season, Trent Frazier led all Big Ten freshmen in scoring, assists, steals and 3-pointers.
Leonty Frazier is grateful to be able to pick the brain of one of the nation’s rising collegiate stars.
“It feels great to have that support system,” Frazier said. “Every time he comes down he talks to me about what I need to do to get to the next level.”
Leonty Frazier is currently playing travel ball for the Wellington Wolves. The grind never stops for the motivated athlete.
“I love to travel to these different states to play against the best of the best,”Frazier said.
Frazier cites his strengths and weaknesses.
“I can shoot the ball very well, can play really good defense and I got good court vision,” Frazier said. “I’m working with my coach in practice on how to finish at the rim better.”
Frazier is a team-first player that is an extension of the coaching staff on the floor.
“I demonstrate leadership by telling my teammates to keep pushing when we’re in practice,” Frazier said.
Frazier is appreciative of his coaches being outstanding role models for him.
“They just push me on and off the court really,” Frazier said. “They give great advice about what it takes to make it as not only a basketball player but as a man too.”
Frazier has yet to receive any offers but he expresses the qualities he’s interested in.
“First the education and I want to have a good relationship with the coaches,” Frazier said.
Through basketball, Frazier is building the type of character necessary beyond the court.
“Basketball has taught me that you’ve got to work for everything and that nothing is going to be handed to you,” Frazier said.
That’s exactly how Frazier likes it.
With his big brother setting the precedent, Frazier is confident his time is coming. It all starts with having a breakthrough campaign beginning this fall.
“I want to be a better person and player each day,” Frazier said. “And to be blessed enough to play in college. I’m hungry and motivated, so I’m confident I can play at the next level like my brother.”