St. John’s lucky charm Steve Lavin’s Hottie wife Mary Ann Jarou

I graduated St. John’s, class of 85, with Chris Mullin. But, I don’t seem to recall Louie Carnesecca’s wife looking like this.

New York Post reports that St. John's is expected to storm the NCAA tourney this week with one of its strongest squads in recent memory -- but their good-luck charm sits behind the bench.

Mary Ann Jarou, the stunning wife of freshman coach Steve Lavin, is the Red Storm's rock.


Known as "Miss Mary," the plucky, petite Midwesterner has caught nearly every game in her husband's remarkable first season with the Johnnies, including those in Alaska.

"It was live, breathe, eat basketball," said Jarou, 33. "The team is like a family."

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