College of South Florida males’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died on Thursday, in line with the varsity … after a medical process went horribly unsuitable.
Coach Abdur-Rahim was solely 43 years previous.
“All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim,” USF official Michael Kelly mentioned in an announcement.
“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.”
The college says the coach died after problems throughout a medical process … however additional particulars are unclear.
Abdur-Rahim joined the USF program earlier than the beginning of final season … and he made a right away and constructive influence on this system.
The truth is, the first-year USF head coach was named the American Athletic Convention Coach of the 12 months after main his squad to a 25-8 file.
College of South Florida gained their common season convention … and so they had been even ranked within the prime 25 in the course of the season.
Regardless of his younger age, Abdur-Rahim had almost twenty years of teaching expertise … moving into the career after graduating from Southeastern Louisiana College in 2004.
Amongst many constructive attributes, coach Abdur-Rahim was often known as a wonderful recruiter … serving to land future primary total NBA draft choose Anthony Edwards whereas on the College of Georgia.
Amir Abdur-Rahim, brother of longtime NBA vet, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, leaves behind his spouse, Arianne, and three youngsters.
RIP
