Syracuse Basketball Legend Lawrence Moten Dies at 53
Former Syracuse basketball star Lawrence Moten has passed away at the age of 53. The cause of death is yet to be determined, with the tragedy unfolding at his Washington, D.C. home.
Moten's impact on Syracuse basketball was immense. He holds the career scoring record with 2,334 points over four seasons (1991-1995). His averages of 19.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game speak to his versatility.
Syracuse reached the NCAA Tournament three times with Moten, including a Sweet Sixteen appearance in 1994. His senior year saw him earn second-team All-America honors. Jim Boeheim, Syracuse's head coach, hailed Moten as one of the most underrated college basketball players ever. Adrian Autry, a former teammate and successor to Boeheim, echoed these sentiments, calling Moten one of the greatest to wear the Syracuse uniform.
Moten's professional career began in 1995 when he was drafted by the Vancouver Grizzlies. He played two seasons with them before retiring.
Lawrence Moten's No. 21 jersey was retired by Syracuse in 2018, a testament to his enduring legacy. His contributions to Syracuse basketball will be remembered, and the thoughts of the basketball community are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
