The cause of death was reported to be complications from a medical procedure.
Amir Abdur-Rahim, the head coach of the University of South Florida (USF) men’s basketball team, tragically passed away on Thursday at the age of 43.
The cause of death was reported to be complications from a medical procedure.
Abdur-Rahim was hired by USF after he oversaw an incredible turnaround at Kennesaw State. He joined USF in 2023 and had just begun his second season at the helm. He led the Bulls to a program-record 25 wins and their first American Athletic Conference regular-season title in the 2023-24 season.
Amir Abdur-Rahim was honored as the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year after his incredible achievement.
“All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim,” said Michael Kelly, vice president for athletics, in a statement.
“He was authentic, driven, and his infectious personality captivated all of Bulls Nation. Coach Abdur-Rahim leaves a lasting impact on our student-athletes, the University, and the community. We are supporting those closest to him, including his family, team, and athletics staff, to ensure they have the resources they need to deal with this tremendous loss”, the statement further read.
“In a very short time, Coach Abdur-Rahim made an indelible impact on the University of South Florida. In his first season as our head coach, he brought an unmatched enthusiasm, achieved unprecedented success and helped generate unforgettable memories for Bulls Nation,” USF president Rhea Law said.
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