Miami guard Marcus Allen begins chemotherapy after cancer diagnosis, will miss rest of season
Sophomore guard Marcus Allen diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma; Hurricanes say he will undergo chemotherapy and sit out remainder of the campaign.
Miami guard Marcus Allen has begun chemotherapy after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will miss the remainder of the Hurricanes’ season, the program announced Friday. Allen is a sophomore guard who transferred from Missouri and joined Miami ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Miami head coach Jai Lucas said Allen is an incredible person and teammate, and the Hurricanes will support him and his family through the difficult time as he focuses on his health. The announcement comes as Miami navigates a season in which Allen contributed off the bench for eight games, helping the Hurricanes tally a 10-2 start headed into a weekend matchup with North Florida.
The Hurricanes said Allen has begun chemotherapy and will not practice or play while undergoing treatment. Allen’s family posted a message on a GoFundMe page expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support and noting their faith during this challenging period.
Allen appeared in eight games this season, averaging 5.3 points and 3.1 rebounds. His final appearance of the year came in last month’s game against Georgetown. Miami, which opened the year with six transfers on its roster, is 10-2 entering Sunday’s home game against North Florida as it continues to contend in a crowded ACC/Nonconference schedule.
The team said it will provide updates on Allen’s health and availability as the situation progresses and reiterated its support for him and his family during treatment.
As the Hurricanes move forward, coaching staff and players alike have expressed commitment to supporting Allen through treatment and recovery, underscoring the program’s emphasis on health and well-being alongside competition.
