Mike Carlson / University of South Florida Athletics
Bulls Nation said goodbye to its beloved men's basketball coach, Amir Abdur-Rahim, on Saturday's Celebration of Life at the Yuengling Center, a place where he imparted life lessons to his players, danced to the music of a pep band and cut down the nets after winning a championship.
Abdur-Rahim's life — much like the emotional and exhilarating ceremony — was a communal celebration. There was grief, of course, but also joy, storytelling, togetherness and the affirmation that no one does this alone.