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More than 5,000 St. John's fans cheered as the University renamed Alumni Hall for legendary men's basketball Coach Lou Carnesecca on Tuesday, 23, 2004. At a moving halftime ceremony during St. John's game against St. Francis, the University announced that the historic building was now (Lou) Carnesecca Arena." The University also named the basketball court for the former coach. We invite you to relive the excitement by clicking on photos from the event, below.
(Click image to view full size) Assistant coach Fred Quartlebaum watching his players warm up before the game.
(Click image to view full size) Daryll Hill waits at the foul line in the 2nd half against St. Francis.
(Click image to view full size) Lamont Hamilton awaiting the ball at the foul line in the 1st half against St. Francis.
(Click image to view full size) Men's Basketball Head Coach Norm Roberts discusses strategy during the 2nd half with Rodney Epperson, Cedric Jackson, Dexter Gray, Eugene Lawrence and Lamont Hamilton.
(Click image to view full size) The main basketball court in historic Carnesseca Arena, home to Red Storm athletics -- and of course, Red Storm spirit!
(Click image to view full size) Lou Carnesecca being interviewed by WNBC sportscaster Bruce Beck on the court before the game.
(Click image to view full size) Lou Carnesecca thanking everyone for coming to the dedication after being announced in by his long time friend Bob Sheppard.
(Click image to view full size) Assistant Coach Fred Quartlebaum, Assistant Coach Jose Martin , Assistant Coach Glenn Braica, Head Coach Norm Roberts, and Director of Men’s Basketball Operations Chris Casey watch the play in the 2nd half.
(Click image to view full size) Cedric Jackson brings the ball upcourt in the 2nd half against St. Francis.
(Click image to view full size) Spotlights helped to create a festive feel outside of Montgoris Dining Hall.
(Click image to view full size) WNBC sportscaster Bruce Beck interviewing Coach Norm Roberts before the game.
(Click image to view full size) Lamont Hamilton watches the ball drop through the hoop in the 2nd half against St. Francis.
(Click image to view full size) Bob Sheppard, voice of Yankee Stadium, welcomed Lou Carnesecca and all fans that came to the game.
(Click image to view full size) After the game, VIP’s were invited to a reception held in Montgoris Dining Hall.
(Click image to view full size) Dexter Gray makes the pass in the 1st half against St. Francis.
(Click image to view full size) The inside of Montgoris Hall was given a basketball theme. Spotlights and Lou Carnesecca signatures helped create a party atmosphere.
(Click image to view full size) Cedric Jackson fights for position against St. Francis.
(Click image to view full size) Lou Carnesecca waives to the crowd at the new Carnesecca Arena.
(Click image to view full size) Lou Carnesecca speaks to the crowd as WNBC sportscaster Bruce Beck looks on.
(Click image to view full size) Lou Carnesecca speaks to the crowd at the newly named Carnesecca Arena.
(Click image to view full size) Lou Carnesecca answering questions at a press conference before the game.
(Click image to view full size) Lamont Hamilton, Eugene Lawrence, Rodney Epperson and Dexter Gray watch the ball fall in and out of the hoop on the last shot of the game. St. John's lost to St. Francis by one, 53-52.
(Click image to view full size) Moved by Big East spirit and a proud athletic tradition, St. John's athletic teams always draw big crowds. Here, the Red Storm's Dexter Gray focuses on the rebound.
(Click image to view full size) WNBC sportscaster Bruce Beck introduces Lou Carnesecca to the crowd of over 5,000 at the new Carnesecca Arena.
(Click image to view full size) Daryll Hill calls the plays in the 1st half against St. Francis.
(Click image to view full size) Lou Carnesecca and Father Donald J. Harrington, C.M. listen to WNBC sportscaster Bruce Beck talk about Lou's career accomplishments.
(Click image to view full size) Lou Carnesecca's wife Mary and daughter Enes look on during the halftime presentations.
(Click image to view full size) Father Donald J. Harrington, C.M. stands with Lou Carnesecca and his family in the new named Carnesecca Arena.
(Click image to view full size) Lamont Hamilton warming up before the game.
(Click image to view full size) Lou Carnesecca speaks to the crowd at the newly named Carnesecca Arena
(Click image to view full size) Dexter Gray takes the shot at the foul line with Lamont Hamilton positioning for the rebound at the end of the 1st half against St. Francis.
(Click image to view full size) Women's Volleyball Head Coach Joanne Persico-Smith sings the National Anthem before the tip-off against St. Francis.
(Click image to view full size) Daryll Hill, Rodney Epperson and Dexter Gray warm up before the game.
(Click image to view full size) Large photographs of Lou Carnesecca were hung from the ceiling.
(Click image to view full size) Lou Carnesecca sitting courtside with his wife during the game.
(Click image to view full size) Lou Carnesecca speaking with WNBC sportscaster Bruce Beck before their live on-air interview.

  
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