Luigi P. Carnesecca (January 5, 1925 – November 30, 2024) was an American men's college basketball coach at St. John's University. Carnesecca also coached at the professional level, leading the New York Nets of the American Basketball Association (ABA) for three seasons.

Dec 10, 2024 · The teams also wore signature 526 shooting shirts before the game. Current Men’s Basketball Head Coach Rick Pitino donned a vintage, replica Coach Carnesecca sweater for the Red Storm’s 88–71 win over Kansas State. Coach Carnesecca’s designated seat in Arena Section Seven will remain unoccupied.

Dec 1, 2024 · The sports world is mourning St. John’s legend Lou Carnesecca, the 24-year head coach of the Red Storm basketball team, who died Saturday afternoon. He was 99 years old.

Dec 1, 2024 · Legendary Hall of Fame St. John's coach Lou Carnesecca died at age 99, the school announced on Saturday. Carnesecca is best known for his time leading the Red Storm, where he guided...

Dec 1, 2024 · Lou Carnesecca, the only child of Italian immigrants who ran a grocery store on Manhattan’s East Side and who became one of the most colorful and successful coaches in college basketball...

Dec 1, 2024 · New York (AP) – Lou Carnesecca, the excitable St. John’s coach whose outlandish sweaters became an emblem of his team’s dazzling Final Four run in 1985, has died at 99, just a few weeks shy...

Dec 1, 2024 · QUEENS, N.Y.– Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca, who led the St. John’s men’s basketball team for 24 seasons and endeared himself to generations of New Yorkers with his wit and warmth, passed away on Saturday surrounded by family. He was 99 years old.

Dec 2, 2024 · Highlights of his career include the Red Storm’s Big East Tournament titles in 1983 and 1986, Elite Eight appearances in 1979 and 1991, and pushing the team to the Final...

Dec 1, 2024 · Long-time St. John’s University men’s basketball coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Lou Carnesecca has died at the age of 99, the Queens school announced. Carnesecca coached the Red Storm for 24...

Dec 1, 2024 · Lou Carnesecca, legendary St. John’s Basketball head coach, died on Nov. 30 at 99, according to Red Storm Sports. The release said he passed peacefully surrounded by family.