The school announced today that Karl would have cancerous lymph nodes removed April 2. It will be the second surgery in 13 months for Karl, who had his thyroid removed last March after being diagnosed with papillary carcinoma, a form of treatable cancer. He also underwent chemotherapy to try to kill off any remaining cancer cells shortly after his surgery.

Karl, a senior, is scheduled to play in the NABC All-Star game in Atlanta on March 31, the return to Boise for surgery.

The lymph node cancer was discovered in mid-January before the Broncos played at Utah State. Karl kept the diagnosis private until after Boise State lost to New Mexico State in the Western Athletic Conference tournament semifinals, ending the team's season.

The diagnosis didn't bother Karl on the court. He led the Broncos with 14.8 points per game and was the team leader in minutes played, assists and 3-pointers. Karl finished his career third on Boise State's career scoring list with 1,698 points and the school's all-time leader in games played, and 3-pointers made and attempted.