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sports1 year ago

Legendary St. John's Coach Lou Carnesecca Dies at 99

Lou Carnesecca, the legendary St. John's University basketball coach, passed away at 99. Known for his colorful personality and successful coaching career, Carnesecca led St. John's to 526 wins and a Final Four appearance in 1985. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992. Carnesecca, who also coached the ABA's Nets, was celebrated for his dedication to his players and his iconic "lucky sweater." He is survived by his wife, Mary, and daughter, Enes.

via New York Post |
#big-east-conference#college-basketball#lou-carnesecca
sports1 year ago

Kalkbrenner's 49 Points Lead Creighton to Season-Opening Victory

Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton's fifth-year center and Big East preseason player of the year, scored a career-high 49 points in a 99-86 season-opening win against UT-Rio Grande Valley. Kalkbrenner's performance included 20-of-22 shooting, 11 rebounds, and three blocks, marking the fifth-most points in a Big East game and the second-most in Creighton history. Despite his standout game, Creighton only secured the win in the final minutes. Kalkbrenner, who considered entering the NBA draft last season, returned to Creighton to further develop his skills.

via ESPN|
#basketball#big-east-conference#creighton
sports2 years ago

UConn's Donovan Clingan injured in shocking loss to Seton Hall

Seton Hall delivered a stunning upset by defeating No. 5 UConn 75-60 in their Big East Conference opener. Seton Hall's suffocating defense and strong performances from Kadary Richmond and Dre Davis propelled them to victory. UConn's starting center, Donovan Clingan, left the game with a sprained ankle, adding to their woes. The loss snapped UConn's three-game winning streak and highlighted their defensive weaknesses. Seton Hall's win marks their biggest victory in three years and emphasizes the competitiveness of the Big East Conference.

via ESPN|
#big-east-conference#injury#seton-hall
sports2 years ago

"Everything You Need to Know About Syracuse Basketball vs Georgetown"

The Syracuse-Georgetown basketball rivalry will see a significant change as Jim Boeheim, who led Syracuse for nearly 50 years, will not be coaching against the Hoyas for the first time. Boeheim's retirement last March marks the end of an era that was defined by his feuds with Georgetown's John Thompson during the Big East Conference days. The upcoming game will take place at the Capital One Arena in Washington.

via syracuse.com|
#big-east-conference#georgetown#jim-boeheim
sports2 years ago

Ed Cooley's Promise of NCAA Championship for Georgetown Sparks Controversy.

Ed Cooley, former Providence coach, has been hired as Georgetown's new basketball coach with the goal of bringing the once-storied program back to prominence. Cooley has lofty aspirations of coaching Georgetown to its first championship since 1984 and promises wins, but acknowledges that it will be a process that involves some tough times. He plans to be aggressive in recruiting and rebuilding the roster in his image, while also stressing the importance of recruiting local talent. Cooley is Georgetown's first outside hire in the position in a half-century.

via ESPN|
#basketball#big-east-conference#ed-cooley
sports2 years ago

Rick Pitino Joins St. John's as Head Coach After Leaving Iona

Rick Pitino has agreed to a six-year deal to become the new men’s basketball coach at St. John’s, taking over from Mike Anderson who was fired on March 10. Pitino, who led Iona to the NCAA tournament this season, is a Hall of Fame coach who was fired from Louisville in 2017 after a string of scandals. He is expected to take some members of his staff from Iona with him to St. John’s.

via The New York Times|
#big-east-conference#coaching#college-basketball
sports2 years ago

Ed Cooley leaves Providence to become Georgetown's head coach.

Ed Cooley has been hired as the new head coach of Georgetown men's basketball team, leaving his position at Providence after 12 years. Cooley transformed Providence basketball, taking the Friars to seven NCAA Tournaments, including a Sweet 16 run, while winning 242 games. Georgetown is in dire need of a program changer, and Cooley was the target from the get-go, as the Hoyas sought a candidate who was a proven winner, understands the program’s tradition and can reinvigorate a fan base starving for a new day.

via FOX Sports|
#big-east-conference#ed-cooley#georgetown