South Florida men's basketball team mourns the loss of coach Amir Abdur-Rahim

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The South Florida Bulls basketball team is mourning the loss of head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. The university confirmed Abdur-Rahim died from complications while he was undergoing a medical procedure. He was 43.

Abdur-Rahim was named the USF's head coach in 2023 and led the Bulls to the American Athletic Conference's regular season championship in his first year at the helm.

USF Athletic Director Michael Kelly described Abdur-Rahim as an "authentic" and "driven" person and offered his condolences to the late coach's loved ones. 

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South Florida Bulls head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim walks on the court during the AAC Mens Basketball Championship - Semifinal game between UAB Blazers and South Florida Bulls at the Dickies Arena on March 16, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Aric Becker/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

"He was authentic, driven, and his infectious personality captivated all of Bulls Nation," Kelly said. "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."

Abdur-Rahim was widely regarded as a rising star in the coaching world. He went 19-65 in his first three seasons at Kennesaw State but enjoyed great success over the next two seasons. His 2022-23 team at Kennesaw State went 26-9 and made the NCAA Tournament, earning him the shot to coach at USF.

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