- Abdur-Rahim was named AAC Coach of the Year after his lone season with USF
University of South Florida men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has died at age 43, the school announced Thursday.
According to the school athletic departmentAbdur-Rahim died from complications that arose during a medical procedure.
He Tampa Bay Times He also reported that the coach had been battling an undisclosed illness.
‘We are heartbroken by the passing of Coach Abdur-Rahim,’ USF men’s basketball program wrote in X.
‘A great man and leader with an infectious personality who was a shining light to everything he encountered.
South Florida men’s basketball head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has passed away at the age of 43.
Abdur-Rahim waves to the crowd during the AAC men’s basketball championship last year.
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all those on whom he left a lasting impact.
Abdur-Rahim is the brother of Shareef Abdur-Rahim, a 12-year NBA veteran and former All-Star who retired after the 2007-08 season.
The coach joined USF last year after spending four years in the same role with Kennesaw State, whom he led to the NCAA Tournament in the 2022-23 season.
In his only season with USF, he posted an impressive 25-8 record and was named American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.
The coach’s brother, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, was a 12-year NBA veteran and one-time All-Star.
Abdur-Rahim previously held assistant coaching positions at Murray State, Charleston, Texas A&M and Georgia.
USF President Rhea Law added: “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 unmatched enthusiasm, achieved an unprecedented success and helped create unforgettable memories for Bulls Nation.
‘During my time working with Coach Abdur-Rahim, I was continually inspired by his leadership and truly admired his sincere approach to connecting with our entire student body. His influence on our student-athletes, coaching staff and university community will last forever.’
