PHOTOS: Kennesaw State falls to South Florida in men's basketball

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Kennesaw State's men's basketball team fell to South Florida on Sunday. At halftime, both schools honored former coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who passed away in October of 2024. Abdur-Rahim served as head coach at both schools.

South Florida and Kennesaw State players wear shirts with the slogan “Love Wins” to honor the legacy of Amir Abdur-Rahim, a former KSU coach, during their game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The memory of former KSU basketball coach, Amir Abdur-Rahim, was honored at halftime of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. Abdur-Rahim passed away unexpectedly just over a year ago before the start of the 2024-25 season. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kennesaw State center Perry Smith Jr. slam dunks over South Florida forward Caleb Sanders during the second half of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The South Florida Bulls celebrate their 108-89 win over the Owls Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle shoots a technical foul shot during the second half of a game against South Florida Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

South Florida guard Josh Omojafo (left) defends the ball from Kennesaw State forward Trey Simpson (right) during the second half of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kennesaw State head coach Antoine Pettway argues a call with a referee during the second half of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kennesaw State head coach Antoine Pettway calls a play to his Owls during the second half of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (second from right) gives his Owl teammates a pep talk during the second half of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kennesaw State forward Braedan Lue (center) shoots the ball as South Florida forward CJ Brown (left) and forward Izaiyah Nelson (right) defend their basket during the second half of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Arianne Abdur-Rahim, wife of former Kennesaw State head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, speaks in memory of her late husband during halftime a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Sharif Abdur-Rahim, brother of former Kennesaw State basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, acknowledges his brother's accomplishments while coach at KSU during halftime Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

South Florida forward Caleb Sanders (right) fights for possession of a lose ball against Kennesaw State forward Frankquon Sherman (left) during the second half of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

South Florida forward Caleb Sanders (right) fights for possession of a loose ball against Kennesaw State forward Frankquon Sherman (left) during the second half of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Owls fans watch during the first half of a game against South Florida Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kennesaw State forward Trey Simpson rebounds the ball during the first half of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kennesaw State Owls cheerleaders perform during the first half of a game against South Florida Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kennesaw State forward Braedan Lue (right) shoots the ball over the Bulls’ defense during the first half of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kennesaw State guard RJ Johnson (left) guards South Florida forward CJ Brown (right) during the first half of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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South Florida and Kennesaw State players wear shirts with the slogan “Love Wins” to honor the legacy of Amir Abdur-Rahim, a former KSU coach, during their game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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