Boston College Hires UConn Assistant Luke Murray as Next Head Coach

Murray, son of actor Bill Murray, led UConn's offense to back-to-back national titles.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:55am

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Boston College has hired UConn assistant Luke Murray as its next men's basketball head coach. Murray, 40, has been with the Huskies since 2021 and is credited as one of the architects of an offense that powered back-to-back national championships in 2023 and 2024. Boston College athletic director Blake James framed the hire as a modern reset for the program, citing Murray's understanding of the modern college basketball landscape and his sophisticated offensive vision.

Why it matters

Boston College's men's basketball program has struggled in recent years, and the hiring of Murray represents an effort to revitalize the team and bring it back to national prominence. Murray's success at UConn, including his role in building a national championship-caliber program, makes him an attractive candidate to lead the Eagles' rebuild.

The details

Murray will remain with UConn through the NCAA Tournament, where the second-seeded Huskies are set to face third-seeded Michigan State in the Sweet 16 on Friday in Washington, D.C. Before joining UConn, Murray built a long assistant-coaching resume with stops at Louisville, Xavier, Rhode Island, and Wagner.

  • Murray will remain with UConn through the NCAA Tournament.
  • The Huskies are set to face Michigan State in the Sweet 16 on Friday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Luke Murray

The 40-year-old assistant coach who has been with UConn since 2021 and is credited as one of the architects of an offense that powered back-to-back national championships in 2023 and 2024.

Blake James

The Boston College athletic director who framed the hire of Murray as a modern reset for the program.

Bill Murray

The legendary comedic actor and father of new Boston College head coach Luke Murray, who has been a regular presence around UConn basketball games in recent seasons.

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What they’re saying

“Today marks a turning point in Boston College Men's Basketball. In Luke Murray, we have found a leader who does not just understand the modern landscape of college basketball – he has helped define it. His role in building a national championship caliber program, his sophisticated offensive vision, and his relentless pursuit of excellence make him the perfect fit to lead our student-athletes.”

— Blake James, Boston College Athletic Director

“I am deeply honored and incredibly grateful to lead the Boston College men's basketball program. Boston College alumni and fans will find our program defined by a standard of excellence, and our team will play an unselfish, tough and highly competitive brand of basketball.”

— Luke Murray

What’s next

Murray will remain with UConn through the NCAA Tournament, where the second-seeded Huskies are set to face third-seeded Michigan State in the Sweet 16 on Friday, March 28, 2026.

The takeaway

The hiring of Luke Murray as Boston College's new head coach represents a significant investment in the program's future. Murray's success in building a national championship-caliber offense at UConn suggests he has the strategic vision and coaching acumen to revitalize the Eagles and return them to relevance in the highly competitive world of college basketball.