Update on USF Men’s Basketball Program: Bulls AD thanks interim coach Ben Fletcher for taking over after unexpected death of Amir Abdur-Rahim at start of season

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By Jeysla Gonzalez

Ben Fletcher (courtesy USF Athletics)

March 14, 2025

 

University of South Florida Vice President for Athletics Michael Kelly provides an update regarding the men’s basketball program.

“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. Coach Amir would be so proud.

A national search is underway for our next head basketball coach. The process will be thorough, and once our next head coach is chosen, we will share that news with you.

We appreciate the support of Bulls Nation.” – Michael Kelly, University of South Florida Vice President for Athletics

The Bulls went 13-19 this year in the American Athletic Conference.

 

 

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