Rahim could do it with harsh words and horseplay, with piercing stares and pillow fights. Or sometimes, all of the above, as Jayden Reid discovered one surreal evening last season. A USF freshman point guard,

Rahim's life is remembered by the coaches who knew him best. 'What makes you sick is ... he had the world by his hands."

Alex Golesh and Abdur-Rahim were hired within three months of each other at USF, developing a strong bond over shared experiences, similar values and goals.

University of South Florida men’s head basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died Thursday from complications during a medical procedure, the university said. He was 43 and was considered a rising star among young coaches.

Kennesaw State University and the University of South Florida have both planned celebrations of life for Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, their former men's basketball coach who died in Tampa from medical complications.

South Florida men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has died at the age of 43, as confirmed by the university.

University of South Florida men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has died at 41 years old due to an undisclosed illness.

Rahim, who led the Bulls to the American Athletic Conference’s regular-season championship a year ago, has died. He was 43.