Rising coaching star Amir Abdur-Rahim's death evokes tributes in college basketball world

26.10.2024 - 02:13 foxnews.com

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. College basketball had a heartbreaking loss this week.

Amir Abdur-Rahim died from complications during a medical procedure at a Florida hospital. Abdur-Rahim, who most recently served as the South Florida men's basketball coach, was 43.

Many in the college basketball world reacted to the loss of Abdur-Rahim, including one of his brothers, former NBA star Shareef Abdur-Rahim. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim of the South Florida Bulls during the AAC men's basketball tournament semifinal game against the UAB Blazers at Dickies Arena March 16, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Aric Becker/ISI Photos/Getty Images) "On behalf of my family, I want to express our gratitude to all who have reached out regarding Amir's passing.

Please remember our family in your prayers. As @sunsetAMIR would say, to God be the Glory," the retired professional basketball player and current NBA G League president said in a statement on behalf of the family.

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