Overview
- The university announced Courtney’s sudden passing on Tuesday, confirming the veteran coach’s death at age 55.
- He was in his first season on Temple’s staff after joining the Owls in June 2025.
- Courtney brought more than three decades of experience, including a role on Miami’s 2023 Final Four staff and a six-year head-coaching stint at Cornell from 2010 to 2016.
- He served as Miami’s interim head coach following Jim Larrañaga’s retirement, with most outlets citing 19 games and at least one report listing 29.
- Temple coach Adam Fisher, athletic director Arthur Johnson and AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti praised his impact on players and colleagues; he is survived by his wife, Gina, and sons, Billy and Derek.