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USF men's basketball head coach dead at 43
The University of South Florida's head men's basketball coach, Amir Abdur-Rahim, died Thursday at the age of 43, according to the school's athletics program.
TAMPA, Fla. - The University of South Florida (USF) announced it will hold a Celebration of Life for Men’s Head Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim at 11 a.m. on Nov. 2, 2024, at the Yuengling Center.
Abdur-Rahim unexpectedly died because of complications during a medical procedure on Oct. 24.
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Kennesaw State University, where Abdur-Rahim coached before USF, will also hold a Celebration of Life ceremony on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.
Both events are open to the public, and Kennesaw State’s ceremony will be live-streamed here.
FORT WORTH, TX - MARCH 15: Head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim of the South Florida Bulls looks on during the AAC Mens Basketball Championship - Quarterfinal game between East Carolina Pirates and South Florida Bulls at Dickies Arena on March 15, 2024 in For …
In lieu of flowers, Abdul-Rahim's family asks for donations to the Future Foundation, a non-profit organization that Abdul-Rahim worked with.
This is a developing story. The university is expected to provide more information on USF’s Celebration of Life ceremony.
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