Overview
- Temple described his death as a sudden passing and released no details on the cause.
- Head coach Adam Fisher said he was shocked and heartbroken, praising Courtney’s immediate impact on the program.
- Athletic director Arthur Johnson and AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti highlighted Courtney’s influence on student‑athletes and colleagues.
- Courtney spent five seasons at Miami, helped reach the 2023 Final Four, and served as interim head coach for 19 games after Jim Larrañaga retired.
- He joined Temple in June 2025 and was in his first season with the Owls, having previously led Cornell from 2010 to 2016.