Hall of Fame
Owens was a standout basketball player for Pavo High School and Central High School in Thomasville before joining the Stallions of Coach Lamar DuBose in 1961. Besides his ability on the ABAC hardwood, Owens won the state junior college high hurdles title as a freshman. During his sophomore season under new head coach Benny Dees, Owens catapulted the Stallions to greater heights when he led the team to a fourth-place finish in the state tournament. By averaging 17.3 points and 12.1 rebounds a game in the tournament, Owens gained Most Valuable Player honors. He received a scholarship to Georgia Southern where he started every game for the Eagles, propelling them to a number one national ranking during his senior year.
