Byron Larkin
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Born | undrafted | December 12, 1965
Playing career | 1988–1994 |
Position | Shooting guard |
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Byron K. Larkin (born December 12, 1965)[1] is an American former professional basketball player who had spent six seasons playing professionally abroad, although he is best known for his collegiate career at Xavier University between 1984–85 and 1987–88. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Larkin starred at Moeller High School in both football and basketball.[2] Even though he was an All-American in football, Larkin chose to play basketball in college for his hometown's Xavier Musketeers.
College
In just his second collegiate game as a
Larkin graduated in 1988 as the most decorated player in Xavier University history.
After his junior season in 1986–87, Larkin was named as the first alternate for both
Professional career and later life
Despite a lauded career at Xavier University, Larkin was never drafted by any
Today, Larkin serves as the color commentator for the Xavier men's basketball team's radio broadcasts. He is a financial adviser by day, a job which he has been doing since 1992.[4] He was enshrined in the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame in April 2022 as part of the 2021 induction class.[6]
Personal life
Byron Larkin is the brother of Hall of Fame baseball player Barry Larkin, who played the shortstop position for the Cincinnati Reds.[4] He is also the brother of Stephen Larkin, another former Major League Baseball player, and the uncle of Shane Larkin, a professional basketball player. The Larkin brothers were all raised Catholic.[7]
References
- ^ a b 1989-90 CBA Official Guide and Register, page 281
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Byron K. Larkin Profile". GoXavier.com. CBS Interactive. 2010. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
- ^ "2009–10 NCAA Men's Basketball Records" (PDF). 2009–10 NCAA Men's Basketball Media Guide. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2009. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Megargee, Steve (June 17, 2006). "Larkin Still Gets Excited for Game Day". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
- ^ a b "Awards and Honors" (PDF). 2009–10 Xavier Musketeers Men's Basketball Media Guide. Xavier University. 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 1, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
- ^ "Byron Larkin". Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame. 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ Morrison, Jay. "Ex-Reds' Larkin inducted into Hall of Fame". springfield-news-sun. Retrieved 2021-09-15.