Key Highlights
- 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 joined Temple in June 2025, bringing more than 30 years of college coaching experience to Philadelphia.
- Before that, he spent five seasons at Miami and advanced to the NCAA tournament three times, including a Final Four appearance in 2023.
- He was named Miami's interim coach for the final 19 games last season following Jim Larrañaga's retirement."I was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of coach Bill Courtney," Temple athletic director Arthur Johnson said.
- "In the short time that he has been part of the Temple family, I saw the impact that he had on our program with the joy that exuded from him on and off the court.