Jack McCaffery diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, placed on medical leave

Jack McCaffery, a former Butler basketball player, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and is on indefinite medical leave. He played for the Butler Bulldogs during the 2025-26 season but missed significant time due to injuries. McCaffery was evaluated by medical staff at Richmond and subsequently admitted to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for treatment. Dr. Alison Wakoff, leading his care, expressed confidence in McCaffery's treatment plan. McCaffery is the second member of his family to face a cancer diagnosis, following his brother Patrick, who had previously battled thyroid cancer.

• 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Former Butler basketball player Jack McCaffery diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma