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University of South Florida Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim Dead at 43


University of South Florida mens’ basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has died at 43 following complications from a medical procedure

Abdur-Rahim led the team to its first regular-season conference title last winter in his first year on the job, and was considered to be a rising star in the collegiate coaching sports arena. Aric Becker/ISI Photos/Getty ImagesUSF President Rhea Law also paid tribute in a statement: “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 an unmatched enthusiasm, achieved unprecedented success and helped generate unforgettable memories for Bulls Nation.

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Univ. of South Florida Men's Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim Dead At 43