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The recent championship victory was also a moment to honor the legacy of the late Lou Carnesecca, a Hall of Fame coach who led St. John's to a previous Big East title. Pitino expressed how meaningful it was to win the championship within the same year of Carnesecca's passing, recognizing him as a pivotal figure in the history of the university's basketball program.
He noted that the current team embodies the spirit and work ethic Carnesecca instilled, a testament to the ongoing connection between past players, coaches, and the present team's ambitions.