Hall of Fame basketball coach Lou Carnesecca, who spent 24 seasons coaching St. John’s University, died surrounded by family Saturday at age 99, the university announced.
Carnesecca, known as “Looie,” was inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992, the university said in a statement. The head coach led St. John’s to 24 winning campaigns during his 24 seasons, advancing to the postseason each year. His team appeared 18 times in the NCAA Tournament and six times in the National Invitation Tournament. Carnesecca coached over 40 NBA Draft picks during his years.
“The St. John’s community mourns the loss of Hall of Fame coach and St. John’s legend, Lou Carnesecca. Coach Carnesecca passed away peacefully at the age of 99,” St. John’s Red Storm, the school’s athletic’s department, said on Instagram.
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