Carter County Sports Hall of Fame

Leon Tolley

Class of 2019

HamptonBasketballAthlete; Coach

Biography

Leon Tolley was a leading player on Hampton High School’s 1983 Class A state runner-up basketball team, earning state tournament MVP honors. He averaged 15.2 points per game as a senior and received all-conference and all-tournament recognition. Tolley later coached basketball at the elementary and high school levels, guiding Hampton to state tournament appearances, including a Class A semifinal run in 2009.

Career Highlights

1983 state runner-up; 15.2 points per game as senior; later Hampton coach and state tournament appearances.

Awards & Honors

1983 Class A state tournament MVP; All-Watauga; All-District and All-Regional Tournament.