It almost was a certainty that Lou Carnesecca, the beloved former St. John’s University men’s basketball coach, would reach the age of 100 on Jan. 5, 2025. Sadly though, he fell a few weeks short.
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St. John’s Legendary Coach Lou Carnesecca, 99, Passes Away
Lou Carnesecca, a Catholic and hall of fame basketball coach most known for his two-plus decades at the helm of the St. John’s University men’s basketball team, died on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the age of 99, the university announced.
Former Terriers Hoops Coach ‘Humbled’ by Lapchick Award
In the Diocese of Brooklyn, the name “Joe Lapchick” is synonymous with greatness. From his early days as a basketball player to a long coaching career at St. John’s University and with the New York Knicks, Lapchick exemplified integrity in sports. Being associated with him is a tremendous honor.
Catholic Faith and Education Guide Longtime Hoops Coach
Longtime basketball coach Barry “Slice” Rohrssen reflects on his life of service, shaped by his Catholic faith and dedication to mentoring young players.
NYPD Nabs Rick Pitino Burglary Suspect
By The Tablet Staff Police from the 107th Precinct have arrested a Long Island City man in connection with the robbery of St. John’s University basketball coach Rick Pitino’s office. Emanuel Yakubov was nabbed at 9 p.m. Friday, according to a NYPD arrest record. Yakubov, 25, was charged with third-degree burglary, petit larceny, third-degree criminal […]
Brazen Thieves Ransack Rick Pitino’s St. John’s University Office, Steal Memorabilia
St. John’s University basketball coach Rick Pitino had his office on campus burglarized by two individuals who made off with sports memorabilia and personal items, according to police and sources.
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Biden Administration’s New Title IX Rule
The Supreme Court declined to allow the Biden administration to enforce portions of a new regulation expanding Title IX protections from sex discrimination to include students who identify as transgender while legal challenges to the rule proceed.
Notre Dame Suspends Men’s Swimming Program Over Sports Betting
Following a historic season, the University of Notre Dame has announced its men’s swimming program has been suspended for at least one academic year after an external review revealed numerous gambling violations.
At Benedictine College, Evangelizing Athletes Begins with Personal Connection
Benedictine College welcomed 19 young men and women into the Catholic Church on Divine Mercy Sunday, 17 of whom were student athletes. It’s an impressive feat as the Catholic college turns its attention to finding new ways to evangelize athletes.
Hoops Coach Relives Iconic NCAA Tournament Moment
Every year right around now, it’s time to go dancing! Not in the ballroom, but in the NCAA Tournament.
