Kevonta' Martin, Men's Basketball

Kevonta' Martin signed his letter of intent to play for Forsyth Tech on Monday, March 3. Martin is a 6'4 wing from Central Cabarrus High School in Concord, NC. During his senior campaign, Martin earned Southern Piedmont Conference Co-Player of the Year honors while averaging 18.2 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and 2.7 APG. Martin comes from a winning program at Central Cabarrus, having been apart of back to back 3A NCHSAA State Championship teams in 2023 & 2024. 

"Kevonta' brings length and energy to our perimeter," said head coach Lucas Hunter. "Kevonta' comes from a great program at Central Cabarrus and knows what it takes to win. I look forward to working with him on a daily basis, I believe his best basketball is still in front of him!"

Get To Know Kevonta'

Who has made a big impact on your basketball journey?

My parents and coaches have made an impact on my journey. Without all of their sacrifices and encouragement, I would not possibly be who I am today.

What are you looking forward to about playing at Forsyth Tech?

I am excited to play at a higher level, develop my skills, and be a part of a great team!

Who is your favorite basketball team?

The Michigan Wolverines

Who is your favorite basketball player?

Kevin Durant

What is your dream job?

My dream job is to be an electrical engineer.

What is something you are really good at besides basketball?

I am really good at baking.

When did you start playing basketball, and why?

I started playing basketball in the fifth grade. I was always around basketball, but the fifth grade was when I finally got a chance to play.

What is your favorite basketball memory?

My favorite memory is when I went to Florida with  my AAU team. It was fun being around them and getting to experience a place like that.

Why did you choose Forsyth Tech?

I chose Forsyth Tech because while building a connection with Coach Hunter, I realized we both want the same thing for the program: to win big!