Lou Lamoriello isn’t ready for Islanders trade deadline hypotheticals
LAS VEGAS — There are two months until the NHL trade deadline, but selling assets is “not even on the mind” of Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello. That's consistent with his history, as the Islanders woke up Thursday morning with Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri both on expiring contracts and in 15th place in the […]
Islanders could use Lou Lamoriello’s Toronto blueprint if they sell
TORONTO — If the Islanders were being led by a general manager without a 40-year history of constant fighting, there would be little doubt they would be on track to sell at the trade deadline. But Lou Lamoriello has only gone in that direction once in recent memory. The deals were signed in quick succession […]
DePaul’s Chris Holtmann pays homage to late Lou Carnesecca
Chris Holtmann paid tribute to the late Lou Carnesecca by wearing a colorful sweater during DePaul's 89-61 loss to St. John's on Tuesday night in Queens. “When you're my age, I'm in my early 50s, it's like I grew up watching and admiring and having a lot of respect for a group of coaches. You […]
Rick Pitino made sure Lou Carnesecca’s sweater magic worked one final time
This was in the midst of the best winter in St. John's vast basketball history, which meant we were in the midst of the most enjoyable season ever for Lou Carnesecca, and that's something. It tells a story. It was February 17, 1985. The Redmen were scheduled to play DePaul — still an independent and […]
Lou Carnesecca helped St. John’s land Simeon Wilcher
Assisted by Lou Carnesecca. Sophomore guard Simeon Wilcher is the highest-rated rookie drafted out of St. John's since Ryseed Jordan in 2013, but meeting with the late legendary coach will make sure he becomes Johnny. He said it was helpful. Last spring, Wilcher met Carnesecca while visiting St. John's. The Hall of Fame coach met […]
St John’s coach Rick Pitino pays homage to late school legend Lou Carnesecca with vintage look
Lou Carnesecca was last on the St. John's Red Storm sideline more than 30 years ago, but his presence continues to be felt. “Louie” passed away last week at the age of 99, prompting many tributes from across the college basketball world and the tri-state area. But the St. John's legend is still fresh in […]
St. John’s beats Kansas State to help honor Lou Carnesecca
After a week of mourning, St. John's Church held a celebration. He praised Lou Carnesecca for his proud performance in the second half. Rick Pitino wore custom sweatshirts and his players performed like they were part of Carnesecca's team, increasing pressure on defenses and playing at a high level on opposing teams. The capacity crowd, […]
Rick Pitino dons replica of Lou Carnesecca sweater to honor late St. John’s coach
The “caretaker” of St. John's basketball paid tribute to Lou Carnesecca at the Johnnies' game against Kansas State on Saturday. Rick Pitino wore a replica of the sweater Carnesecca made famous during his days on the St. John's sideline. Mr. Carnesecca passed away last Saturday at the age of 99. This was the Red Storm's […]
Lou Carnesecca’s bonds with Chris Mullin and Mark Jackson went beyond St. John’s
They were two high school basketball players in New York City in the early 1980s who could have gone on to various nationally renowned college programs. But Chris Mullin and Mark Jackson had one goal in common. It was about wanting to play for St. John's and head coach Lou Carnesecca. Asked about the first […]
Legendary College Basketball Coach Lou Carnesecca Dies At 99
Hall of Fame basketball coach Lou Carnesecca, who coached for 24 seasons at St. John's University, died Saturday at the age of 99 surrounded by his family, the university announced. Carnesecca, known as “Louie,” was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992. said In a statement. The head coach led St. […]