One of the top assistant coaches in men’s college basketball will now get the chance to lead a program of his own.
Connecticut assistant Luke Murray has been hired as the new head coach at Boston College, the university announced on Thursday, March 26.
Murray is the son of actor Bill Murray, who has regularly been spotted sitting behind the bench at games for much of his son’s coaching career.
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The 40-year-old Murray is in his fifth season with the Huskies, a run that included national championships in 2023 and 2024. Murray has been widely praised for his abilities as an offensive tactician. In 2023, UConn finished third nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency, according to KenPom, and finished first the following season while successfully defending its national title.
