College Basketball Coach Dies Suddenly at 55

Bill Courtney, an assistant basketball coach at Temple University and former interim head coach at the University of Miami last season, has died. He was 55.

The Cause of Death

The cause of death was not disclosed when Temple shared the devastating news on Tuesday in a lengthy release. It's unclear if Courtney's health had been declining. He reportedly died on Monday in Philadelphia.

According to the school, Courtney joined the staff in June 2025. He previously spent five seasons at the University of Miami...