One of college basketball’s young coaching stars has died unexpectedly.

South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died Thursday at a Tampa-area hospital, the school announced. He was 43.

Abdur-Rahim underwent a medical procedure and died due to complications that arose during the procedure, South Florida officials said.

“All of us at South Florida Athletics join in the mourning of Coach Abdur-Rahim’s loved ones,” Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly said in a statement. “He was authentic, driven and his infectious personality captivated all of Bulls Nation. Coach Abdur-Rahim has 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 cope with this tremendous loss.”

Considered one of the sport’s rising stars, Abdur-Rahim was the 2023 American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.

He led the Bulls to a 25–8 record, their first regular-season conference championship and first-ever top 25 ranking during the regular season.

USF lost in the second round of the NIT in what was its first postseason appearance since 2012.

His stint in Tampa followed a four-year stint at Kennesaw State, where he took the Owls from a one-win season in 2019-2020 to an Atlantic Sun Tournament title and an NCAA Tournament berth in 2022-2023.

He graduated from Southeast Louisiana and also spent time as an assistant at Georgia and Texas A&M.

“In a very short time, Coach Abdur-Rahim has made an indelible impact on the University of South Florida. In his first season as our head coach, he brought unparalleled enthusiasm, achieved unprecedented success and helped generate unforgettable memories for Bulls Nation,” said USF President Rhea Law.

“During my time working with Coach Abdur-Rahim, I was continually inspired by his leadership and truly admired his genuine approach to connecting with our entire student body. His impact on our student-athletes, coaching staff and the university community will live on forever.”

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