James K. "Jimmy" Darrow (September 25, 1937 – June 8, 1987) was an American basketball player. He was born in Akron, Ohio. A 5'10" (178 cm), 170 lb (77 kg) guard, Darrow starred at Bowling Green State University. He was drafted by the St. Louis Hawks of the National Basketball Association and played five games with them during the 1961-62 NBA season, scoring twelve points. He previously played for the Akron Goodyears in the National Industrial Basketball League.