As the basketball community mourns the sudden death of Lawrence Moten, one of Syracuse’s most iconic players, find out more about his wife Noelene Moyer
Lawrence sadly passed away at the age 53, leaving behind a remarkable legacy both on and off the court,
Who is Noelene Moyer, wife of Lawrence Moten and more about their children and daughters
Lawrence Moten has passed at the age of 53.
Syracuse all-time leading scorer
3x First-team All-Big East
No. 21 retired by SyracuseLegend forever. pic.twitter.com/MQJc88hMe5
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) September 30, 2025
As Moten makes headlines following his tragic passing, fans are curious to find out more about his personal life, particularly about his wife, Noelene Moyer Moten.
Lawrence Moten passes away
Former professional basketball star Lawrence Moten was recently found dead at his Washington, D.C. home on September 30. His tragic death comes as a shock to the Syracuse basketball community, with current Orange head coach and former teammate Adrian Autry posting a tribute, saying:
“This is a tragic day for the Syracuse basketball family. Lawrence’s passing is such a sudden thing—it’s very hard to take. He was one of the most underrated college basketball players of all time. Lawrence was one of our greatest players and one of the best in Big East history.”
Autry further added:
“For me, Lawrence was not only a teammate but a friend. I can’t think of anybody more positive or who loved Syracuse more than he did. He was one of the greatest ever to wear the uniform. It’s a big loss.”
Noelene Moyer biography
Noelene Moyer Moten is best known as the wife and longtime partner of recently deceased basketball star Lawrence Moten. She built her own professional career while supporting Lawrence throughout his basketball journey and life beyond the NBA.
Age and height
Noelene Moyer is likely around 50-53 years old and stands around 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm).
Education
Noelene Moyer graduated from Syracuse University in 1994, which is where she first met Lawrence.
Profession
Noelene Moyer reportedly worked as a school counselor for Prince George’s County Public Schools.
RIP LAWRENCE MOTEN (1972-2025)🍊pic.twitter.com/E0tTOR1uPi
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) September 30, 2025
Marriage and children
Noelene Moyer and Lawrence Moten first met each other while studying at Syracuse University and eventually got closer to each other. The pair’s relationship eventually blossomed into a long-term commitment before they got married. Nolene and Lawrence have two daughters together – Lawrencia Moten and Leilani Moten. Lawrencia works as a sports anchor and TV host with HBCU Go in Atlanta, Georgia. She is also a sideline reporter for Liberty University’s women’s basketball team, while Leilani Moten works at JPMorgan & Chase.
ALSO READ: Super Bowl Halftime Show 2026: Schedule, date, time, performers, tickets and location
