Lari Ketner

Lari Ketner
Personal information
Born	February 1, 1977; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	October 10, 2014 (aged 37); Avon, Indiana, U.S.
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	277 lb (126 kg)
Career information
High school	Roman Catholic; (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College	UMass (1996–1999)
NBA draft	1999: 2nd round, 49th overall pick
	Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Playing career	1999–2004
Position	Power forward
Number	6, 0, 8
Career history
1999	Chicago Bulls
1999–2000	Fort Wayne Fury
2000	Cleveland Cavaliers
2001	Indiana Pacers
2003–2004	Idaho Stampede
Career highlights and awards
	First-team All-Atlantic 10 (1998);
	Stats at NBA.com
	Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Lari Arthur Ketner (February 1, 1977 – October 10, 2014) was an American professional basketball player. A 6-foot-9-inch (2.06 m), 277-pound (126 kg) 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.

Career[edit]

Ketner played in two National Basketball Association (NBA) seasons for three teams: Chicago Bulls (1999–2000), Cleveland Cavaliers (1999–2000) and Indiana Pacers (2000–01). He averaged 1.4 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.1 assists. After his brief NBA career, Lari tried a few minor league basketball teams. He played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the Fort Wayne Fury and 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[edit]

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[edit]

^ [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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

External links[edit]

Profile, basketball-reference.com
Profile, UMassHoops.com
Profile, NBA.com
Profile, sportsillustrated.cnn.com

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[1] [2004–2005 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 273]

[2] Hewitt, Stephen. "Former UMass basketball star Lari Ketner fighting for his life against cancer". Massachusetts Daily Collegian. Retrieved 2021-04-15.

[3] "Ten college football programs ready to take the next step". Fight Massachusetts. Retrieved 2021-04-15.

[4] Writer, By Rick O'Brien, Inquirer Staff. "Roman grad Ketner dies of cancer". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2021-04-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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