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Marcus Allen Begins Chemotherapy as Miami Basketball Rallies Around Teammate

Miami Hurricanes sophomore forward Marcus Allen was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will miss the remainder of the season.

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Marcus Allen Begins Chemotherapy as Miami Basketball Rallies Around Teammate

Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma Allen is out for the remainder of Miami's ongoing season due to non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Allen received his diagnosis earlier during December, but it has become public about several weeks into the month. According to the Hurricanes' X account, he has commenced chemotherapy, and it is expected to keep him out indefinitely. Allen's eight-game 2025-26 season will cap off with averages of 18.8 minutes, 5.3 points and 3.1 rebounds.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP Tuesday Allen (groin/back) did not appear in Tuesday's 98-81 win over FIU.

Impact Allen missed his fourth-straight game as the Hurricanes took down the Panthers on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-7 sophomore, who is averaging 5.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists on 18.8 minutes per game (eight games), will have his next opportunity to suit up Sunday against North Florida.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to see action Tuesday Allen (groin/back) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against FIU, Michelle Kaufman of MiamiHerald.com reports.

Impact Allen has missed the Hurricanes' last three games due to these injuries, and it's uncertain if he'll be ready to play Tuesday against FIU. Even if he's available, he's not likely to play a big role. He's averaging 18.8 minutes in eight outings off the bench in 2025-26.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Has groin, back injuries Allen is tending to groin and lower back injuries, Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Allen has missed three consecutive games with what was initially called a lower body injury. It's now known he's dealing with groin and lower back issues. With Dante Allen (hand/wrist) and Shelton Henderson (foot) also banged up, Miami could be left shorthanded Tuesday against FIU.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Allen (lower body) will not play in Saturday's game against Louisiana-Monroe, Five Reasons Sports reports.

Impact Allen will miss his third consecutive game as he continues working his way back from a lower body injury. The sophomore forward will aim to get back on the court for Tuesday's game against FIU.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day moving forward Allen (lower body) is considered day-to-day for the Hurricanes moving forward, per Luke Chaney of On3.com.

Impact Allen previously missed Miami's last two contests due to a lower body injury, so his day-to-day designation represents an upgrade. The 6-foot-7 sophomore averaged 5.3 points and 3.1 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per game aross eight contests for the Canes before going down. His next opportunity to return to action will come agianst UL-Monroe on Saturday.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Saturday's win Allen (lower body) didn't play in Saturday's win over Southern Mississippi.

Impact Allen has now missed two consecutive games due to a lower body injury. The 6-foot-7 forward is averaging 5.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists across eight games and will look to return for the Dec. 13 matchup versus Louisiana-Monroe.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Tuesday Allen (lower body) will not appear in Tuesday's game against Mississippi, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Allen will miss his first game of the season as the Hurricanes face off against the Rebels on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-7 sophomore transfer from Missouri is averaging 5.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists on 18.8 minutes per game to start the season (eight games). Allen's next chance to return will come against Southern Mississippi this Saturday, and he is currently considered game-to-game.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Joining the Hurricanes Allen has announced his commitment to Miami, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Allen will make the move to the ACC after spending his true freshman season with Missouri. The Miami, FL native appeared in 26 games with the Tigers last season, averaging 2.6 points, two rebounds and 0.5 assists on 9.2 minutes per game. Allen will look to play his way into a role with the Hurricanes this offseason.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mizzou loses promising freshman Marcus Allen to transfer portal Allen was one of the standouts of the Tigers' five-man freshman class this past season.

APRIL 4 • STLTODAY.COM

Leaving Mizzou Allen will enter the transfer portal, Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports.

Impact Allen was a reserve bench player for Missouri in his freshman season, appearing in 26 games and averaging 2.6 points and 2.0 rebounds across 9.2 minutes. He'll look for a program with which he can make an immediate impact by way of the portal.

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