Ben Carnevale

1915–2008 (age 93)

Basketball coach

Biography

Ben Carnevale built a reputation as a thoughtful and innovative basketball coach who guided the United States Naval Academy teams with discipline, integrity, and a deep commitment to his student-athletes. His leadership on the court exemplified the service academy values of teamwork and perseverance.

After a distinguished coaching career, Carnevale remained a cherished mentor in the basketball community and a trusted steward of the Naval Academy's athletic tradition, earning admiration from generations of players and supporters.

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