Shane Larkin, two time All-State point guard for Dr. Phillips High in Orlando, Florida received a special waiver today that allows him to play for the Miami Hurricanes in the 2011-12 season.
Larkin is the son of Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Barry Larkin and the nephew of Xavier University's all-time leading scorer, Byron Larkin.
The younger Larkin, who led Dr. Phillips to the Florida state championship game, originally signed to play for Oliver Purnell, the former University of Dayton coach at DePaul.
Larkin attended summer classes and worked out with the team until August 4, for an undisclosed medical reason. He needed to be closer to home and he joined the Hurricanes a few weeks ago.
The waiver allows Larkin to play this season. Normally, a transfer from on Division I school to another must sit out a year.
Larkin played 22 minutes in his debut against Rutgers, Tuesday night. He hit his only 3-point attempt and added a steal, an assist and a rebound. Larkin was among Florida state's steals leaders last season at Dr. Phillips.
Miami defeated Rutgers in Coral Gables, 72-57.
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- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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