St. John's University Athletics
St. John’s Mourns the Loss of Men’s Basketball Alumnus Ron McGugins
1/30/2026 12:08:00 PM | General
Longtime FOX Sports producer and former player under Lou Carnesecca passed away at the age of 72
QUEENS, N.Y. - The St. John's men's basketball program mourns the loss of former player and longtime FOX Sports producer Ron McGugins, who passed away at the age of 72 on Saturday, January 24th.
McGugins was a three-time letterwinner for St. John's from 1973-76 under Lou Carnesecca. The forward appeared in 34 games over his career in Queens and was a part of two trips to the NIT and a 1976 NCAA Tournament appearance for the Johnnies. Over his three years with the program, St. John's compiled three winning seasons and a 64-23 (.736) overall record.
After graduating from St. John's, McGugins began his decorated career in television production. He worked as a technical producer. Over the years, he worked behind-the-scenes on broadcasts for major college football and basketball contests, NFL games and so much more. McGugins was known for his kind nature and dedication to his craft.
McGugins helped bring the action to audiences at his alma mater for many years, serving as a valued crew member of the production team for hundreds of St. John's men's basketball games at Madison Square Garden and Carnesecca Arena.
Visitation will be held on Feb. 3 at Granby's Funeral home in the Bronx beginning at 6 p.m. For more information on the services, please click here.
McGugins was a three-time letterwinner for St. John's from 1973-76 under Lou Carnesecca. The forward appeared in 34 games over his career in Queens and was a part of two trips to the NIT and a 1976 NCAA Tournament appearance for the Johnnies. Over his three years with the program, St. John's compiled three winning seasons and a 64-23 (.736) overall record.
After graduating from St. John's, McGugins began his decorated career in television production. He worked as a technical producer. Over the years, he worked behind-the-scenes on broadcasts for major college football and basketball contests, NFL games and so much more. McGugins was known for his kind nature and dedication to his craft.
McGugins helped bring the action to audiences at his alma mater for many years, serving as a valued crew member of the production team for hundreds of St. John's men's basketball games at Madison Square Garden and Carnesecca Arena.
Visitation will be held on Feb. 3 at Granby's Funeral home in the Bronx beginning at 6 p.m. For more information on the services, please click here.
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