TAMPA — The head coach of University of South Florida's men's basketball team has died. According to USF Athletics, Amir Abdur-Rahim, 43, died Thursday.
Abdur-Rahim was undergoing a medical procedure in a Tampa-area hospital when he passed away from complications.
"All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim," said Vice President for Athletics, Michael Kelly.
Abdur-Rahim signed a contract extension with USF early this year and led the Bull to their first regular-season conference championship.
He was also the first USF coach to be named a conference coach of the year.
USF's head football coach Alex Golesh posted his condolences on X
I am devastated by the sudden passing of my good friend Amir Abdur-Rahim, an outstanding man, husband, father and leader who brought tremendous positive energy to all he encountered.
— Alex Golesh (@CoachGolesh) October 24, 2024
My heart breaks for his wife, Arianne, his three children, extended family and many friends.… https://t.co/JP4BWqxX6O
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