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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Providence guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim wants to showcase overall ability in workouts
Providence guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim wants to showcase overall ability in workouts After five years in college, Providence guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim is eager to showcase his overall skill set in upcoming team workouts ahead of the 2025 NBA draft. Abdur-Rahim averaged 7.2 points and 2.6 rebounds on 36.6% shooting from 3-point range. He scored in double figures seven times, including a season-high 27 points, seven rebounds and two assists in a loss to St. John's on Feb. 1. The 6-foot-7 forward was limited to 22 appearances with the Friars due to a season-ending injury in February. He is now completely recovered from the injury and had the opportunity to work out with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, his first this draft cycle. "I'm going to compete," Abdur-Rahim said of what he is attempting to show in workouts, via Brandon Benitez of KOVR-TV. "I feel like people watching me through my college career know that I can shoot the ball, but I just want to show that I'm vocal, I can be a leader, I can compete, I can adjust on the fly and I fit the NBA game." Abdur-Rahim, the son of former 12-year NBA veteran Shareef Abdur-Rahim, played the first year of his career at Virginia before transferring to Georgia for the next three seasons. He established himself as a knockdown shooter who can also defend with his 6-foot, 10-inch wingspan. The 23-year-old competed in the G League Elite Camp earlier this month, recording 10 points, three rebounds and three assists in two scrimmage games. He also participated in various other on-court drills and measurement testing. Abdur-Rahim will have additional opportunities to continue working out with teams and preparing himself for the next step. With the help of his father and others in his corner, Richardson is prepared for what the next three-plus weeks will bring on and off the court. "Everything I know is from him," Abdur-Rahim said. "He taught me how to play. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't even be close to the player that I am. He is still helping me to this day. He is extremely important in my life and I appreciate him for everything."
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
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. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 all season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and The Associated Press
Fox Sports
14-03-2025
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- Fox Sports
South Florida plans coaching search after Ben Fletcher served in interim role this season
Associated Press 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. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 all season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and recommended in this topic
Associated Press
14-03-2025
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- Associated Press
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.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Memphis guard Haggerty and Tigers coach Hardaway headline American Athletic Conference honors
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Memphis sophomore guard PJ Haggerty was named the American Athletic Conference player of the year on Tuesday, when Penny Hardaway was tabbed as the top coach in a vote by his peers after the 16th-ranked Tigers won the league's regular-season title. The league also recognized the late Amir Abdur-Rahim as an honorary coach of the year. Abdur-Rahim, who led South Florida to the AAC's regular-season championship last year, died in October from complications while undergoing a medical procedure. A vote of the league's 13 head coaches determined the honors announced a day before the start of the postseason tournament in which Memphis (26-5, 16-2 AAC) is the top seed. Tigers forward Dain Dainja, a transfer from Illinois, was named the league's newcomer of the year and Florida Atlantic center Matas Vokietaitis the top freshman. FAU junior forward Tre Carroll got the league's sportsmanship award that was renamed in honor of Abdur-Rahim. UAB senior forward Yaxel Lendeborg was the defensive player of the year and North Texas junior forward Brenen Lorient the league's top sixth man. There were 10 players named to the All-AAC first team, led by unanimous picks Dainja, Haggerty, Lendeborg, North Texas senior guard Atin Wright and East Carolina senior guard RJ Felton. Haggerty, the league's top freshman last season, is averaging an AAC-high 21.2 points a game, which is fifth in NCAA Division I. He also averages 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and The Associated Press
