Amir Abdur-Rahim, the head men's basketball coach at the University of South Florida, died on Thursday, the school announced.
USF said Abdur-Rahim died due to complications that arose during a procedure at a Tampa-area hospital."All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim," said Michael Kelly, vice president for athletics, in a statement."He was authentic, driven, and his infectious personality captivated all of Bulls Nation. Coach Abdur-Rahim leaves a lasting impact on our student-athletes, the University, and the community.
"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," USF president Rhea Law said."Throughout 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.
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