Boston College hires UConn assistant Luke Murray, son of actor Bill Murray, as basketball coach
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Key Points:
- Boston College has hired UConn assistant coach Luke Murray as the new head coach of its men's basketball program, which has not appeared in the NCAA Tournament for 17 years.
- Murray, the son of actor Bill Murray, will be a first-time head coach and replaces Earl Grant, who was fired after compiling a 72-92 overall record and struggling in ACC play over five seasons.
- Murray has been part of two national championship teams at UConn under coach Dan Hurley and has experience as an assistant at Louisville, Xavier, and several other programs.
- Boston College athletic director Blake James praised Murray's leadership, offensive vision, and role in building championship-caliber teams, calling him the ideal fit for the program.
- The Eagles have struggled in the ACC, finishing near the bottom of the conference standings for years, with their best recent finish being 10th place in 2022-23 after the league's expansion.
