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Iconic St. John’s Figure Lou Carnesecca Dies at 99

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The Hall of Fame coach led the Red Storm to 526 wins during his tenure.

Former Men’s basketball head coach Chris Mullin talks to former men’s coach Lou Carnesecca during the unveiling of a statue honoring Joe Lapchick. (

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.

The University remembers Carnesecca’s “endear[ing] himself to generations of New Yorkers with his wit and warmth.”

In 24 years, the Hall of Famer amassed 526 wins, making him the winningest coach in St.