Byron Dinkins
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 15, 1967 Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
East Mecklenburg (Charlotte, North Carolina) |
| College | Charlotte (1985–1989) |
| NBA draft | 1989 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 1989–2005 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1990 | Houston Rockets |
| 1990 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1990–1991 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1991 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1991–1992 | Columbus Horizon |
| 1992–1993 | Brandt Hagen |
| 1993–1995 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1995–1996 | Panionios |
| 1996–1997 | Panathinaikos |
| 1998–2000 | Iraklis |
| 2000–2002 | Peristeri |
| 2002–2003 | Apollon Limassol |
| 2004–2005 | Carolina Thunder |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Byron Stewart Dinkins (born June 15, 1967) is a retired American professional basketball player who played two seasons in the NBA, from 1989 to 1991. He played college basketball for UNC Charlotte. After his stint in the NBA Dinkins pursued a professional career in Greece.
After graduating East Mecklenburg Dinkins was recruited by UNC Charlotte. He stayed with the 49ers for four seasons averaging 15.5 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game, 4.8 assists per game and 1.2 steals per game in 107 games. Dinkins achieved career-high in scoring during his junior season averaging 21.4 points per game. Dinkins led his school to winning the Sun Belt Tournament and earned himself the honors of Sun Belt Player of the Year. He was also named in the All-Sun Belt first team in his junior and senior seasons.
A 6'1" (1.86 m) guard born in Charlotte, North Carolina and from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Dinkins played for the Houston Rockets during the 1989–90 NBA season and split time with the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers during the 1990–91 season. In his NBA career, Dinkins played in 45 games and scored a total of 151 points.
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