Miami's Marcus Allen Diagnosed with Lymphoma, Out for Season

Coral Gables, Fla. University of Miami sophomore forward Marcus Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 basketball season, the school announced Friday. The diagnosis came during routine medical tests earlier in December, and Allen has already begun chemotherapy treatments.

The 20-year-old Miami native, who transferred to the Hurricanes from Missouri during the offseason, appeared in eight games this season before stepping away. He averaged 5.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 18.9 minutes per game. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system, often leading to uncontrolled growth of white blood cells and symptoms such as fever, night sweats and weight loss.

Miami head coach Jai Lucas expressed strong support for Allen and his family. "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," Lucas said. He added that Allen's "toughness and selflessness" in the locker room would serve him well in his recovery. "Our entire program will continue to support Marcus in any way that we can as he focuses on his health."