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

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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.

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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.

Amir had 12 siblings, and basketball was a huge part of his family. Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Amir earned All-Southland Conference honors three times during his playing career at Southeastern Louisiana.

South Florida head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim during the first half of a game against Charlotte March 2, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C.  (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)

Abdur-Rahim was named USF's head coach in 2023 and led the Bulls to the American Athletic Conference's regular-season championship in his first year. He made stops at Murray State, College of Charleston, Texas A&M, Georgia and Kennesaw State during his coaching career. He also spent a couple of