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‘We felt like he was on his way’: Amir Abdur-Rahim’s death is an immeasurable loss for college basketball

When he got his first head coaching job five years ago, Amir Abdur-Rahim didn’t immediately accept the offer. His concern wasn’t that Kennesaw State was coming off a 26-loss season or that his potential salary wouldn’t be enough. Abdur-Rahim didn’t…

USF men’s head basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has died at age 43

University of South Florida head basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died Thursday from complications following a medical procedure, the university said. He was 43 years old and was considered a rising star among young coaches. Details about the nature of the…

USF men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has died at age 43

Amir Abdur-Rahim built successful programs at Kennesaw State and USF. (Photo by Aric Becker/ISI Photos/Getty Images) University of South Florida basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, a rising star in the college coaching ranks, died Thursday after a battle with a serious…

USF’s head basketball coach has died at age 43, according to reports

Amir Abdur Rahimthe head men’s basketball coach USFHe died after battling “an aggressive illness.” Tampa Bay Times. He was 43. Abdur-Rahim, who played in college, was the younger brother of Shareef Abdur Rahimwho became an NBA star after his college…