‘BIG EAST at 40’ Debuts Tuesday on FS1

NEW YORK -- In celebration of the rich history of the BIG EAST Conference, “BIG EAST at 40” will air on Tuesday, March 3, at 10 p.m. ET on FS1. The special will highlight the conference from its beginnings in 1979 and tell the seminal story of each of its 10 members.

“BIG EAST at 40” features exclusive interviews with current coaches and BIG EAST legends, including Georgetown’s John Thompson, St. John’s Lou Carnesecca and Seton Hall’s P.J. Carlesimo. The piece was produced by Adam Berger and the BIG EAST with assistance from the member institutions.

After Tuesday night’s initial airing, “BIG EAST at 40” will re-air on Wednesday, March 4, at 11 p.m. and Monday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.