Miami Basketball’s Marcus Allen Diagnosed with Cancer, Out for Season
Published: Dec 19, 2025
Arthur Jones
Writer
Miami sophomore Marcus Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will miss the rest of the season, with the program and his family calling on faith and support during this challenging time.
Marcus Allen, Miami sophomore forward, has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will miss the remainder of the season, according to ESPN.
The Hurricanes have been performing strongly this year, relying on collective effort to get where they are. Now, teamwork will be needed more than ever as Allen focuses on his health.
The program and Allen’s family confirmed that the diagnosis was discovered during a routine medical test. Originally from Miami, Allen began his collegiate career at Missouri before returning home. This season, he has averaged 5.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, shooting 42.4% from the field.
Head coach Jai Lucas said, “Marcus is an incredible person and teammate, and we will do everything we can to support him and his amazing family during this difficult time. Marcus brings toughness and selflessness to our locker room every day, and those same qualities will help him defeat this disease. Our entire program will continue to support Marcus in any way that we can as he focuses on his health.”
Allen’s family also released a statement: “We want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during an extremely difficult time for our family. We thank God for His continued Grace, Mercy and Favour. We wait in anticipation for the miracle healing to take place. We are standing on FAITH.”
There have been athletes who returned to play after being treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including World Series pitcher Jon Lester and All-Star reliever Liam Hendriks. Miami basketball will undoubtedly keep Marcus Allen in their thoughts as the season continues.
