TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The University of South Florida will celebrate the life of Amir Abdur-Rahim, the men’s basketball head coach who died suddenly at the age of 43 this week.
Abdur-Rahim passed away Thursday during a medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital.
Two celebrations of life will take place to honor his life, one in Tampa, and one at Kennesaw State, where Abdur-Rahim coached prior to his move to USF. Kennesaw is also located near his hometown of Marietta, Georgia.
Kennesaw, Georgia
- Kennesaw State’s Convocation Center at Kennesaw State University
- Sunday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.
- Doors open at 4 p.m.
- Service will be streamed on KSUOwls.com
Tampa
- Yuengling Center on USF’s campus
- Saturday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m.
- Open to the public
In lieu of flowers, the family asks those remembering his life to consider donating to the Future Foundation, a cause that held a special place in his heart.
Abdur-Rahim is survived by his wife and three children.