The “caretaker” of St. John’s basketball paid homage to Lou Carnesecca for the Johnnies’ game against Kansas State on Saturday.
Rick Pitino wore a replica of the sweater Carnesecca made famous in his time on the St. John’s sideline.When Pitino walked onto floor, he opened up his sports jacket to show the tailor-made sweater to the fans at Carnesecca Arena. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino wore a sweater in honor of Lou Carnesecca when the St. John’s Red Storm played the Kansas State Wildcatson Saturday, December 7, 2024Deivon Smith a possibility to return for St.
“We lost an iconic St. John’s man,” Pitino said when Carnesecca passed. “His coaching expertise was as good as anyone in basketball but the man he was surpassed that. Rest in peace Looie. We will miss you so much.”St. John's head coach Rick Pitino wore a sweater in honor of Lou Carnesecca when the St.
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