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 the 22nd Husker to surpass 1,000 career points and part of four postseason tournament teams, including the 1996 NIT Championship team.

He was a team captain and an honorable-mention All-Big 12 selection in his senior year at Nebraska.

The Alabama native still ranks in the top 20 all-time at Nebraska in career and starts.

We are saddened by the passing of Husker great Larry Florence on Saturday.

A four-year starter under Coach Danny Nee, Florence played at Nebraska from 1996-2000. He still ranks in the top 20 all-time at Nebraska in career points and starts.

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— Nebraska Men’s Basketball (@HuskerMBB) July 6, 2025