Lou Carnesecca, the excitable St. John’s coach whose outlandish sweaters became an emblem of his team’s dazzling Final Four ...

Lou Carnesecca, the excitable St. John’s coach whose outlandish sweaters became an emblem of his team’s dazzling Final Four ...

Hall of Fame college basketball coach Lou Carnesecca, who won more than 500 games and led St. John 's to three Big East titles and a 1985 Final Four appearance, died Saturday at the age of 99.

Carnesecca coached St. John’s to the NIT title in 1989 ... arms flailing, legs kicking, shirt tails flying, all 5-foot-6 of him curled in exasperation over a missed shot or agonizing call.

Hall of Fame college basketball coach Lou Carnesecca, who won more than 500 games and led St. John's to two Big East tournament titles and a 1985 Final Four appearance, died Saturday at the age of 99.

Carnesecca coached St. John's to its fifth NIT title in 1989 ... arms flailing, legs kicking, shirt tails flying, all 5-foot-6 of him curled in exasperation over a missed shot or agonizing ...