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FL S1878
Resolution
AI Summary
- Florida Senate Resolution 1878, introduced by Senator Rouson, honors the life and legacy of University of South Florida Head Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who passed away on October 24, 2024
- Abdur-Rahim became USF's 11th head men's basketball coach on March 29, 2023, after leading Kennesaw State University's men's basketball team to their first-ever NCAA Division I tournament berth in 2023
- In his first season at USF, he led the Bulls to a 25-8 record with 16 conference wins—the most in program history—and a 15-game conference win streak, the longest in the nation
- He was the unanimous selection as the 2024 American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year and NABC District 24 Coach of the Year, and guided USF to its first-ever Top 25 national ranking (as high as No. 24)
- A copy of the resolution is to be presented to his surviving family, including his wife of 12 years, Arianne, and their three children, Laila, Lana, and Aydin
Legislative Description
University of South Florida Head Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim
Last Action
Adopted
4/23/2025
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