The first game since Lou Carnesecca died and Rick Pitino did the only logical thing.

you’re free to’t tell the story of the Big East without him.

He’s that important to the sport.

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He’s a legend through and through.

He also made the sweater look famous.

He led St. John’s to a Final Four.

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He grew that program and was a staple of New York basketball.

So fast forward to today and it’s the first game since his death.

You had to have the right tribute.

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It’s fitting this game is being played in Carnesecca Arena and not MSG.

St. John’s is wearing the perfect badge for him too:

Perfect all around.

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