08 Feb 2023 Javon Orr – Bigelow (501 Basketball Team 2023)

Bigelow senior forward Javon Orr didn’t always want to play basketball. When he gave the game a chance, however, he learned that he’s capable of anything. 

“Growing up in a house full of basketball players, I didn’t really want to play,” Orr said. “After my first game in seventh grade, the opposing coach came up to me and told me I had potential. I took that to heart and kept playing. Before I knew it, I had a growth spurt, hit 6’2”, and realized that basketball was the sport for me.”

A starter for the Panthers since his sophomore season, Orr has already racked up multiple MVPs and All-Conference honors, as well as an All-State honor.

“Javon is a hard worker on and off the court,” Bigelow head coach Craig Neumeier said. “He’s a good leader who is easy to be around. This season, we expect Javon to lead us in scoring and rebounding to get us back to the state tournament.”

In his final season, Orr has his sights set on the bigger picture. 

“I want to be remembered as a guy who helped his team achieve its goals,” Orr said. “Some of my goals are to have better stats than last year and, ultimately, earn a basketball scholarship so I can pursue my dream of playing in college. I want to have a big name out there in the world. If you put in the hard work, you are guaranteed to get what you want out of it.”