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Lucas Whisenhunt is a soft-spoken man of god. He is a great athlete but he is very humble and gives glory to God for his accomplishments.

Whisenhunt grew up in Kirby, AR where he went to Kirby High School. He had great success in basketball at Kriby earning all-state honors three years in a row from his sophomore to his senior year.

Whisenhunt accepted a basketball scholarship to Henderson because it was close to Kirby and he liked the head coach, Sam Weaver. Since he has been at Henderson, Whisenhunt has been a three-year starter and is expected to start next season as a senior.

Whisenhunt was raised in a Christian home as his whole family attended a local Missionary Baptist Church. Although he was baptized at a young age, by the time Whisenhunt was about thirteen or fourteen he felt the need to change in his faith.

“I could just feel something was missing”, Whisenhunt said. “I cried out to the Lord saying, I need you, something’s missing.”

You could say that Whisenhunt’s cry for help was answered. Ever since that day he cried out to God he has had a personal, intimate relationship with Christ.

In high school Whisenhunt was involved in ministries such as FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). He continues to attend FCA meetings at Henderson.

“My faith helps me to not get so caught up in basketball, it helps me realize that there is more to life than basketball, such as my faith,” Whisenhunt said.

Whisenhunt is a Chemistry major and is undecided about his plans after college. He possibly will attend grad school and when asked about ministry he said that would have to be something he felt called to do so.

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