Lari Ketner
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| Born | February 1, 1977 Idaho Stampede |
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Lari Arthur Ketner (February 1, 1977 – October 10, 2014) was an American professional
forward/center, Ketner played college basketball at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 49th overall pick (second round) of the 1999 NBA draft
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Career
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Ketner played in two
Idaho Stampede.[1]
On January 1, 2005 while standing outside of a nightclub talking to associates, Lari was shot eight times by an unknown person, ultimately ending his basketball career. Lari later followed his passion of working with disadvantaged children by working at several group homes in his hometown of Philadelphia.
Personal life
On August 28, 2013, at 36 years old, Ketner was diagnosed with Stage IV
colon cancer.[2][3] After being diagnosed with cancer, Ketner completed the three courses needed to receive his bachelor's degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst. He completed his final course in August 2014 and received his degree. Lari was married to Aquarius Ketner and was the father of three children and stepfather of two. He resided in Indianapolis, Indiana. He died on October 10, 2014, in Avon, Indiana, from colon cancer at age 37.[4]
References
- ^ [2004–2005 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 273]
- ^ Hewitt, Stephen. "Former UMass basketball star Lari Ketner fighting for his life against cancer". Massachusetts Daily Collegian. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ^ "Ten college football programs ready to take the next step". Fight Massachusetts. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ^ Writer, By Rick O'Brien, Inquirer Staff. "Roman grad Ketner dies of cancer". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
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External links
- Profile, basketball-reference.com
- Profile, UMassHoops.com
- Profile, NBA.com
- Profile, sportsillustrated.cnn.com
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