Byron Larkin

Byron K. Larkin (born December 12, 1965) 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. 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 freshman, he scored 13 points in only 19 minutes off the bench to lead his team to a three-point win over Pittsburgh. He was twice named the MCC Player of the Year, first as a sophomore in 1986 and then as a senior in 1988, and he was the first Xavier player to be named to a postseason All-America team.

After his junior season in 1986–87, Larkin was named as the first alternate for both guard positions for Team USA's squad that competed in the 1987 Pan American Games, which were held in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Personal life Byron Larkin is the brother of Hall of Fame baseball player Barry Larkin, who played the shortstop position for the Cincinnati Reds.