TAMPA, Fla. (October 24, 2024) – Head coach of the University of South Florida men’s basketball team Amir Abdur Rahim passed away this morning.

Abdur-Rahim, 43, was undergoing a medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital when he died as a result of the procedure.

“All of us at South Florida Athletics mourn with Coach Abdur-Rahim’s family,” said Michael Kelly, vice president of athletics. “He was authentic, motivated and his infectious personality captivated the entire Bulls Nation. Coach Abdur-Rahim leaves a lasting impression on our student-athletes, the university and the community. We support 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.”

“Coach Abdur-Rahim has made an indelible impact on the University of South Florida in a very short period of time. “In his first season as our head coach, he brought unmatched enthusiasm, achieved unprecedented success and helped create unforgettable memories for Bulls Nation,” said USF President Rhea Law. “While working with Coach Abdur-Rahim, I was continually inspired by his leadership and truly admired his genuine way of connecting with our entire student body. His impact on our student-athletes, coaching staff and university community will live on forever.”

Abdur-Rahim was the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year last season. After a record of 25-8, he led the Bulls to their first regular-season conference championship and their first top-25 regular-season finish, finishing in first place. Ranked No. 24 in the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches Poll.

We extend our deepest condolences to Coach’s family Amir Abdur Rahim. He leaves behind his wife Arianne and three children.

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