Known for his quick wit and garish sweaters, he took the New York City university to national basketball prominence over 24 seasons.

Lou Carnesecca, the legendary St. John's basketball coach and New York sports icon, has died at age 99. Carnesecca was beloved and turned St. John's basketball into a national treasure. In New York, legends are often larger than life,

The sports world is mourning St. John’s legend Lou Carnesecca, the 24-year head coach of the Red Storm basketball team, who died Saturday afternoon.