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South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43

South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died Thursday due to complications during a medical procedure, the school announced. He was 43. Abdur-Rahim underwent the procedure at a Tampa-area hospital. He was viewed as a rising star in college basketball circles after going 25-8 during the 2023-24 campaign and being named American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in his first season with the Bulls. "All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim," Michael Kelly, vice president for athletics, said in a news release. "He was authentic, driven, and his infectious personality captivated all of Bulls Nation.