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Temple Assistant Coach Bill Courtney Dies Suddenly at 55

The longtime assistant joined Temple last year after a Miami run that included a 2023 Final Four.

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.