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Tributes Pour In After Shocking Death OF USF Head Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim

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The college basketball world is mourning the loss of one of its most promising young coaches. University of South Florida Head Coach Amir Abdul-Rahim passed away suddenly on Thursday.

Abdul-Rahim, just 43, had done a fantastic job rebuilding at Kennesaw State before landing the USF job. In his first year at USF, the team went a senational 25-8, making the second round of the NIT.

Here’s more from ESPN

Abdur-Rahim was undergoing a medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital when he died due to complications that arose, the school said.

“All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim,” USF athletic director Michael Kelly said in a statement. “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. We are supporting those closest to him, including his family, team, and athletics staff, to ensure they have the resources they need to deal with this tremendous loss.”

The college basketball world is stunned to lose one of its brightest young stars. His lone season at USF was the most wins in school history, and it looked like he was going to really build something at a place that has been basically impossible to win at.

Take a look at some of the tributes that poured in.

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Garrett Carr is an editor at BroBible with an expertise in NFL and other major professional sports. He is a graduate of Penn State University and resides in Pennsylvania. Garrett is a diehard Penn State, New York Mets, and New York Knicks fan.
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