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Celebrations of life set for USF coach, Amir Abdur-Rahim following sudden death

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.