The #1 Junior Athlete In Kentucky: Marlon Harbin

Marlon Harbin is a 3 Star recruit who is an Athlete at St. Xavier High School. Harbin is ranked as the 546th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 50 Athlete in the class as well. In addition, Harbin is listed as the #4 recruit in the state of Kentucky and is listed as the #1 Athlete in the state of Kentucky. He holds offers from schools such as Kentucky, Louisville and Toledo.

Who are some role models in your life?

My mother has been my biggest role model.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I have various artists I listen to before game time, however I always find my myself leaving the locker room to Dreams and Nightmares by Meek Mill.

What are the strengths of your game?

I feel I have many strengths to my game. I believe the most significant would be my size at the position I play, and my knowledge of the game.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory would be receiving my first offer at The University of Louisville.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

When you put in the work it’ll come back in your favor. Just focus on you and don’t compare yourself to anyone else’s success.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would love to go to Hawaii.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I believe I started playing when I was 6 years old.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

LeBron James winning a championship with Cleveland.