The University of South Florida's head men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away on Thursday. He was just 43 years old. The university shared that Abdur-Rahim was undergoing a medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital when complications arose. In a statement, USF said Coach Abdur-Rahim will be remembered by students, staff and all of Bulls Nation as "a tremendous man & leader with an infectious personality." “All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim. He was authentic, driven, and his infectious personality captivated all of Bulls Nation," Vice President for Athletics Michael Kelly said. "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.” During this past season, Abdur-Rahim was named the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. He also led the Bulls to their first regular-season conference championship and to their first-ever top-25 ranking during the regular season. "In a very short time, Coach Abdur-Rahim m MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/basketball/usf-mens-basketball-coach-dies-amir-abdur-rahim/67-6d9a1802-bad9-49a2-979f-0cff79e47ced