Lari Ketner

Lari Ketner
Personal information
Born	February 1, 1977; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	October 10, 2014 (aged 37); Avon, Indiana
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
Position	Power forward
Number	6, 0, 8
Career history
1999	Chicago Bulls
2000	Cleveland Cavaliers
2001	Indiana Pacers
Career highlights and awards
	First-team All-Atlantic 10 (1998);
	Stats at NBA.com
	Stats at Basketball Reference

Lari Arthur Ketner (February 1, 1977 – October 10, 2014) was an American professional basketball player. A 6'9", 277 lb (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 (2nd round) of the 1999 NBA Draft.

Ketner played in two NBA seasons for three teams: Chicago Bulls (1999-2000), Cleveland Cavaliers (1999–2000) and Indiana Pacers (2000-01).

After his brief NBA career, Lari tried a few minor league basketball teams. 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.

On August 28, 2013, at 36 years old, Lari Ketner was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer.

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.

Personal life

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.

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