spot_img

USF coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43

Amir Abdur-Rahim, the head men’s basketball coach at the University of South Florida, tragically passed away at the age of 43 after battling “an aggressive illness,” according to the Tampa Bay Times. 

Abdur-Rahim, who built a reputation as a rising star in coaching, is survived by his wife, three children, siblings and extended family. He was the younger brother of Shareef Abdur-Rahim, an NBA All-Star with a notable career after college basketball.

Abdur-Rahim’s career was one of perseverance and remarkable turnarounds. He took the helm at USF before the 2023-24 season, leading the Bulls to a 25-8 record in his first year, which included a regular-season AAC title. 

Before his tenure at USF, Abdur-Rahim made waves at Kennesaw State. After a 1-28 start in his first season, Abdur-Rahim slowly transformed the Owls’ fortunes, improving to 5-19, then 13-18 over the next two years. His crowning achievement came during the 2022-23 season, when Kennesaw State achieved a remarkable 26-9 record, winning its conference and earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Abdur-Rahim’s passing is a profound loss to the basketball community, which had come to admire his dedication, resilience and ability to uplift programs. His legacy as a coach and mentor will be remembered by players and peers alike.

Dan Zielinski III
Dan Zielinski IIIhttp://midmajorbasketball.com
Dan Zielinski III is the founder of Mid-Major Basketball and has covered college basketball since 2013. He grew up around mid-major college basketball and has developed a strong passion for writing stories as an award-winning journalist. He has extensive experience covering the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Panthers and Nebraska Cornhuskers as a credentialed media member. His website, BaseballProspectJournal.com, is a leading source for MLB draft content. Follow him on X (Twitter) @DanZielinski3.

Related Articles

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Stay Connected

250FansLike
5,000FollowersFollow
1,000SubscribersSubscribe
- Advertisement -spot_img
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -spot_img
- Advertisement -

Latest Articles