He coached St. John’s for 24 seasons over two stints — making a postseason tournament each year — and became the face of the university.

Hall of Fame men's college basketball coach Lou Carnesecca, who won 526 games during a legendary career at St. John's, died on Saturday. He was 99.

Lou Carnesecca was best known for the 24 years for which he coached the men’s basketball team at St. John’s. That is where he earned his fame.