South Florida defeated Temple, 100-91 in double overtime in American Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Thursday, February 6. At the under-8 media timeout, The American honored the late Amir Abdur-Rahim, the head men's basketball coach at South Florida who passed away in October.
Abdur-Rahim has been named Honorary 2024-25 American Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year. His family joined Commissioner Tim Pernetti for the presentation of the award. The American also donated $15,000 - the amount of Abdur-Rahim’s contracted bonus for winning the Coach of the Year honor - to the Future Foundation, a nonprofit organization that was close to Abdur-Rahim and his family’s hearts.
The American will also honor Abdur-Rahim by permanently naming another postseason men's basketball honor in his name. The Amir Abdur-Rahim Sportsmanship Award will be presented annually to the men’s basketball student-athlete who, as determined by the league's head coaches, best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, fair play and leadership.
Next up, four American games on Saturday, February 8. Check out the full men's basketball schedule
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