TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — University of South Florida Athletics announced that head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died Thursday.

The 43-year-old Georgia native was said to be “undergoing a medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital” when he died from complications during the procedure.

“All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim,” said Michael Kelly, vice president for Athletics. “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.”

Abdur-Rahim joined USF’s coaching staff on March 29, 2023, and led the Bulls to their first regular-season conference championship with a 25-8 record, the most wins in the history of USF’s basketball program.

“Just to see the USF basketball team’s growth, I would like to put a lot of that to the players and to him as well. He was a really hard working coach, one of the best for us,” said Sachin Singh, a student at USF.

Due to his success, the coach was named American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year during the past season.

“In a very short time, Coach Abdur-Rahim made an indelible impact on the University of South Florida. In his first season as our head coach, he brought an unmatched enthusiasm, achieved unprecedented success and helped generate unforgettable memories for Bulls Nation,” said USF President, Rhea Law. “Throughout my time working with Coach Abdur-Rahim, I was continually inspired by his leadership, and truly admired his sincere approach to connecting with our entire student body. His influence on our student-athletes, coaching staff and the university community will live on forever.”

Abdur-Rahim is survived by his wife, Arianne, and their three children.