Shane Larkin’s Miami Run: Elite Speed, Big-Game Poise, and ACC Player of the Year Impact
In his 2012-13 Miami season, Shane Larkin was a lightning-quick, high-IQ lead guard who drove winning with 18.1 points, 5.1 assists, and 2.0 steals per game while earning ACC Player of the Year and Second Team All-America honors.[5][6] What makes him special is the blend of burst, shot creation, and disruptive defense—he not only pushed tempo and created for teammates, he also brought toughness and late-game composure that translated beyond the box score.[5][6] He left Miami early for the NBA, so he profiles as a proven difference-maker rather than a developmental gamble.[4][5]
