Bill Courtney, Temple's Men's Assistant Basketball Coach, Dies At 55

CBS Philadelphia

January 14, 2026

Temple University assistant men's basketball coach Bill Courtney has died suddenly, the school announced Tuesday. He was 55.

"I am shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news and passing of my close friend Bill Courtney," Temple 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."

Courtney was in his first season on the Owls' coaching staff. He joined Temple in June after spending five seasons on the University of Miami's coaching staff. Last season, he served as Miami's interim head coach for the final 29 games after Jim Larrañaga retired.

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