Overview
- Miami announced the diagnosis Friday, confirming the sophomore forward will miss the remainder of the 2025–26 season.
- Head coach Jai Lucas praised Allen’s toughness and said the program will support him as he focuses on his health.
- Allen’s family issued a public statement of gratitude and faith and opened a GoFundMe with a $50,000 goal to help cover expenses.
- Allen, a Miami native and transfer from Missouri, appeared in eight games this season, averaging about 5.3 points and 3.1 rebounds in 18.9 minutes.
- He last played on Nov. 28 against Georgetown, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma was identified during follow-up to routine medical testing.