01 Feb 2025 Martell Macon – Bigelow (501 Basketball Team 2025)

Martell Macon has enjoyed quite the career at Bigelow, winning state championships in football and basketball. One win from reaching the Class 2A title game in back-to-back seasons, he and the Panthers enter 2025 with their eyes on the prize.

“Winning a state championship my sophomore year was the best time of my life,” he said. “Together, my teammates and I made a lot of good memories. This season, we’re working on staying focused and getting better every week.”

“Martell has played a big part for us, helping us to a state championship and a semifinal appearance,” Bigelow Head Coach Craig Neumeier said. “Through his hustle, effort and leadership, he understands what it takes to be a winner.”

Despite battling injuries early in the season, the two-time All-Conference honoree isn’t one to back down from a challenge. 

“Martell wants to guard the best player and takes pride in it,” Neumeier said. “His willingness to work to make both he and his team better make him a great teammate for us.”

“I want to be remembered as a leader and a hard worker,” Macon said. “One of the things I have learned is to not let anyone get in the way of what you want to do.”

His leadership extends beyond the basketball court, giving back to the community he calls home.

“Martell’s best qualities off the court are his helpfulness and kindness,” Neumeier said. “He is always willing to help our youth and serves as a good role model for our school.