Rumor: Amir Abdur-Rahim reportedly not a serious candidate for the Cal Men’s Basketball position

The rollercoaster of a coaching cycle is just beginning.

After Marc Spears of ESPN reported that Amir Abdur-Rahim had interviewed for the open Men’s Basketball Head Coach position at Cal, new information from Jeff Schultz of The Athletic adds to the story. According to Jeff Schultz, Kennesaw State has been working on a new deal for Amir Abdur-Rahim and that Abdur-Rahim is not a serious candidate for the Cal job.

Jeff Schultz @JeffSchultzATL

Kennesaw State has been attempting to work out an upgraded contract with Amir Abdur-Rahim but to this point the two sides remain apart on the numbers. Talks are ongoing. Keep in mind that KSU moves to Conference USA in 2024-25 and that likely factors into negotiations.

Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears

Kennesaw State basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim interviewed for the Cal opening today over Zoom, source told @andscape. The 2023 ASUN Coach of the Year led the Owls to its first winning season in Division I history (23–8), first ASUN title and first NCAA Division I tournament.

Jeff Schultz @JeffSchultzATL

Abdur-Rahim is not believed to be a serious candidate for the Cal job. But it would still behoove KSU to get him locked up to a new deal. https://t.co/sOIvuw6ETJ

Jeff Schultz @JeffSchultzATL

Kennesaw State has been attempting to work out an upgraded contract with Amir Abdur-Rahim but to this point the two sides remain apart on the numbers. Talks are ongoing. Keep in mind that KSU moves to Conference USA in 2024-25 and that likely factors into negotiations. https://t.co/t68jmF7RxQ

Amir Abdur-Rahim is currently the Head Coach at Kennesaw State. He is the brother of Cal great Shareef Abdur-Rahim. Amir Abdur-Rahim spent time as an Assistant Coach at Texas A&M under Billy Kennedy before moving back to be an assistant under Tom Crean at Georgia. Abdur-Rahim was a big factor in Georgia recruiting future #1 NBA draft pick, Anthony Edwards and keeping him home. He led Kennesaw State to it’s first NCAA appearance but lost in the first round to Xavier.

Kyle Boone @Kyle__Boone

Kennesaw State coach Amir Abdur-Rahim cries "tears of joy" as the Owls' season comes to an end after a first-round loss to Xavier. Grab a tissue. Why March Madness is so special. 🥹