Byron Stewart Dinkins (born June 15, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player, who played two seasons in the NBA, from 1989 to 1991.

Dinkins, a 6'1" (1.85 m) tall point guard, that was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, attended and graduated from East Mecklenburg, where he played high school basketball.

After high school, Dinkins was recruited to play college basketball by UNC Charlotte.

[8] In the 1996–97 season, he played with Panathinaikos, and in September 1996, he helped them win the 1996 edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup.

[9] After his basketball playing career ended, Dinkins returned to his birthplace of Charlotte, North Carolina.