01 Feb 2025 Owen Brantley – Quitman (501 Basketball Team 2025)

Owen Brantley has been defying the odds since the day he was born.

From surviving open heart surgery at 10 weeks old to competing at a high level on the basketball court, there is nothing that will stop the senior sharpshooter from achieving his full potential.

“I want to be remembered as someone who gave it their all on the court and as someone others could be proud of or look up to,” Brantley said. “This season I want to lead our team to a state championship. We will achieve this by giving 100-percent effort in practice and working on our individual game outside of practice.”

His on-ball defense is known to give opponents fits. Offensively, the three-year starter is projected to surpass 1,000 career points for Quitman this season.

“Owen is a hard worker who is always willing to do whatever is needed of him,” Quitman Head Coach Josh Sensabaugh said. “As the point guard of our team, I fully expect him to lead our team in multiple ways this season. He is always encouraging and pushing his teammates to be better and is willing to help them out when they need it.”

Off the court, Brantley is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Leadership and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. When he’s not playing basketball or running track, he’s fishing, hunting and enjoying time with friends and family. After high school, he dreams of playing basketball at the next level while pursuing a career in healthcare.