Former Nebraska basketball player Larry Florence dies from cancer at 49

College basketball legend dies from cancer at 49

The basketball star had been open about it during his brave battle.

Former Nebraska basketball player Larry Florence dies from cancer at 49

Former Nebraska basketball team captain Larry Florence died Saturday after a battle with cancer that lasted more than a decade. He was 49.

Former Husker basketball player Larry Florence dies at 49

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Former Nebraska basketball player Larry Florence died on Saturday after a battle with cancer. In a post on X, Nebraska announced the passing of Florence, who was a four-year starter under coach Danny Nee from 1996 to 2000.  He was 49. Sports Illustrated reported that Florence had myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cells. Florence was...

Larry Florence dies at 49: Former Nebraska basketball great fought nine-year battle with rare blood cancer

Florence ranks among the program's all-time leaders in points and starts

College Basketball Legend Dead From Cancer At 49