Luigi P. Carnesecca is a highly respected figure in American basketball, particularly known for his coaching career at St. John's University. He also coached the New York Nets in the ABA for three seasons. His achievements in the sport led to his induction into both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992 and the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.
January 5, 1925: Birth of Lou Carnesecca
Lou Carnesecca was born on January 5, 1925.
1950: Graduation from St. John's University
Lou Carnesecca graduated from St. John's University in 1950.
1951: Marriage to Mary Chiesa
Lou Carnesecca married Mary Chiesa in 1951.
1965: Start of St. John's Coaching Career
Lou Carnesecca began his coaching career at St. John's University in 1965.
1970: New York Nets Coaching Position
Carnesecca became head coach and general manager of the New York Nets in 1970.
1971: New York Nets Playoff Appearance
The New York Nets made the playoffs in 1971 under Carnesecca.
1972: New York Nets Reach ABA Finals
The New York Nets, coached by Carnesecca, reached the ABA Finals in 1972.
March 27, 1973: Return to St. John's Announced
Carnesecca announced his return to St. John's on March 27, 1973.
1973: Return to Coaching at St. John's
Carnesecca returned to coaching at St. John's in 1973.
1973: End of Nets Coaching Term
Carnesecca's time with the New York Nets ended in 1973.
1983: National Coach of the Year
Carnesecca was named National Coach of the Year in 1983.
1985: Final Four Appearance and National Coach of the Year
In 1985, Carnesecca led St. John's to the Final Four and was named National Coach of the Year.
1992: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Induction
In 1992, Lou Carnesecca was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
1993: New York City Basketball Hall of Fame Induction
Lou Carnesecca was inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.
November 2004: Alumni Hall Renamed to Carnesecca Arena
St. John's University renamed Alumni Hall to Carnesecca Arena in November 2004.
November 30, 2024: Death of Lou Carnesecca
Lou Carnesecca passed away on November 30, 2024, at age 99.
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