Welcome and Good Luck to the 19th Men's Basketball Head Coach of St. John's University, Steve Lavin.

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"This is an opportunity of a lifetime to be able to return to the sidelines coaching college basketball at a school like St. John's that has such tradition and heritage in terms of the history of basketball," Lavin said. "Then you add the academic dimension, as well as New York City and Madison Square Garden, it's as good as it gets.

"The veteran, senior-laden team is a real advantage in terms of having the experience of playing in the BIG EAST and competing at the highest level," Lavin said. "I look forward to getting to know each of the players individually, being able to sit down and watch some game film from last year, putting together a staff and starting to have our school sessions in terms of planning for next season."

"Today is the start of a new era in the venerable history of St. John's basketball," said Chris Monasch, Director of Athletics. "Steve brings the skill set and persona that we feel gives us a chance to compete at the highest level in the BIG EAST. Since Coach Lavin was unveiled as a candidate, you could feel the excitement throughout the city. St. John's is poised to recapture its legacy as New York's college team."

"We are pleased to have a coach with the distinguished career and success of Steve Lavin take over our men's basketball program," said St. John's University President Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. "This is an exciting day, not only for St. John's University, but for our alumni, supporters and fans. We look toward the future under Coach Lavin's direction as we take the steps necessary to propel our program back to the success it so richly deserves in the BIG EAST and among college basketball's elite."

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