Temple men's basketball announced the sudden death of 55-year-old assistant coach Bill Courtney on Tuesday morning.
"I am shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news and passing of my close friend Bill Courtney," head coach Adam Fisher said in a statement. "Bill made such a big impact on our program in such a short time. He was one of the most respected coaches in the country - thoughtful, prepared, and deeply committed to the game and to winning the right way. Bill made every program he touched better, and his loss is felt profoundly by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bill's family during this extremely difficult time."
