The South Florida Bulls are transitioning to a new era for the men’s basketball program, especially after the tragic death of late head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. South Florida announced it will begin a national search for their next men’s basketball head coach on Friday,

South Florida says it 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.

But tragedy is ruthless, bluntly upending seasons and stability and sublime moments. Former Bulls coach Amir Abdur-Rahim — Fletcher’s boss, close friend and confidant — died suddenly on Oct. 24, the virtual dawn of the 2024-25 season.