St. John's Names Chris Mullin Head Men's Basketball Coach
Naismith Memorial Hall of Famer Returns to Alma Mater as 20th Head Coach in St. John's Basketball History
Thirty years after leading St. John's to the highest point in program history with an appearance in the 1985 Final Four, Chris Mullin is returning home.
Director of Athletics Chris Monasch announced on Tuesday that the Naismith Memorial Hall of Famer and St. John's basketball legend has been named the 20th head coach in the University's storied 107-year men's basketball history. A longtime NBA star and front office executive, Mullin transformed St. John's into the top team in the nation during his venerable playing career in Queens.
A press conference to formally introduce Mullin as St. John's head coach is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Carnesecca Arena. Fans can watch the press conference on ESPN3 produced by SJU-TV, St. John's University's broadcast platform.
"We are very pleased to welcome back Chris Mullin to St. John's," said Conrado "Bobby" Gempesaw, Ph.D., President, St. John's University. "I know that Chris will be an inspiring coach for our basketball players and a great ambassador for St. John's University. His passion for the game and love for the university is a winning combination that will strengthen our basketball program, and support our efforts to ensure student success in academics and athletics."
Director of Athletics Chris Monasch announced on Tuesday that the Naismith Memorial Hall of Famer and St. John's basketball legend has been named the 20th head coach in the University's storied 107-year men's basketball history. A longtime NBA star and front office executive, Mullin transformed St. John's into the top team in the nation during his venerable playing career in Queens.
A press conference to formally introduce Mullin as St. John's head coach is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Carnesecca Arena. Fans can watch the press conference on ESPN3 produced by SJU-TV, St. John's University's broadcast platform.
"We are very pleased to welcome back Chris Mullin to St. John's," said Conrado "Bobby" Gempesaw, Ph.D., President, St. John's University. "I know that Chris will be an inspiring coach for our basketball players and a great ambassador for St. John's University. His passion for the game and love for the university is a winning combination that will strengthen our basketball program, and support our efforts to ensure student success in academics and athletics."
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