Miami F Marcus Allen out for season after cancer diagnosis

Field Level Media|published: Fri 19th December, 11:32 2025

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Nov 27, 2025; Kissimmee, Florida, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Marcus Allen (4) is guarded by Brigham Young University Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) in the first half at State Farm Field House. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Miami sophomore forward Marcus Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will miss the rest of the season, the school announced Friday.

Allen was diagnosed during routine medical tests earlier this month.

"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," Hurricanes coach Jai Lucas said. "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, who is 6-foot-7 and 231 pounds, averaged 5.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 18.9 minutes in eight games off the bench this season. The Miami native began his college career at Missouri before joining the Hurricanes prior to this season.

"We want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during an extremely difficult time for our family," the family said in a statement. "We thank God for his continued Grace, Mercy and Favor. We wait in anticipation for the miracle healing to take place. We are standing on FAITH."

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