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Legendary St. John's Coach Lou Carnesecca Passes Away at 99
sports1 year ago

Legendary St. John's Coach Lou Carnesecca Passes Away at 99

Lou Carnesecca, the legendary St. John's University basketball coach known for his colorful sweaters and charismatic presence, has died at 99. Carnesecca led St. John's for 24 seasons, achieving 18 NCAA Tournament appearances and a Final Four run in 1985. A Hall of Fame inductee in 1992, he was celebrated for his dedication to the game and his players, leaving a lasting legacy in New York sports. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and extended family.

via CNN|
#basketball#coaching#hall-of-fame
Legendary St. John's Coach Lou Carnesecca Dies at 99
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
Legendary St. John's Coach Lou Carnesecca Passes Away at 99
sports1 year ago

Legendary St. John's Coach Lou Carnesecca Passes Away at 99

Legendary Hall of Fame basketball coach Lou Carnesecca, who led St. John's University to national prominence with over 500 wins, three Big East titles, and a 1985 Final Four appearance, has died at 99. Known for his colorful sweaters and impactful relationships, Carnesecca coached St. John's from 1965 to 1970 and again from 1973 to 1992, achieving a .725 win percentage. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992, and St. John's honored him by renaming their basketball facility Carnesecca Arena in 2004.

via ESPN|
#basketball#coaching-legacy#hall-of-fame
St. John's Pursues Rick Pitino as Next Head Basketball Coach
sports2 years ago

St. John's Pursues Rick Pitino as Next Head Basketball Coach

Former St. John's head coach Lou Carnesecca believes that Rick Pitino is the only choice to take over the RedStorm's vacant men's head basketball coaching position. St. John's is reportedly seeking to complete a deal with Pitino in the coming days, and the ball is now in his court to decide. Pitino has won 711 games and led three programs to the Final Four, winning the national championship in 1996 with Kentucky and again in 2013 with Louisville.

via FOX 5 New York|
#basketball#lou-carnesecca#ncaa