South Florida plans coaching search after Ben Fletcher served in interim role this season
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida will conduct a national search for a new men's basketball coach after Ben Fletcher filled the role on an interim basis this season following the death of Amir Abdur-Rahim.
Abdur-Rahim died at the age of 43 on Oct. 24, 11 days before South Florida’s season opener. The Bulls went 13-19 overall and 6-12 in the American Athletic Conference this season under Fletcher, who previously had served as an assistant on Abdur-Rahim’s staffs at Kennesaw State and South Florida.
The Bulls lost their last five games, including a 73-68 decision against Wichita State in the American Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday.
“We are eternally grateful to interim head coach Ben Fletcher for his leadership under extraordinary circumstances this season. I also want to thank our staff and student-athletes for their resilience,” South Florida vice president for athletics Michael Kelly said in a statement released by the school. “Coach Amir would be so proud. A national search is underway for our next head basketball coach.”
Abdur-Rahim died from complications that presented while he was undergoing a procedure at a Tampa-area hospital. He coached one season at South Florida and led the Bulls to a 25-8 record and American Athletic Conference regular-season title. He had taken over South Florida’s program after leading Kennesaw State to a 26-9 record and NCAA Tournament appearance during the 2022-23 season.
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