Missoula Big Sky boys basketball coach resigns after 4 seasons

Zach Murphy departs the program after leading the team since 2022.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:51am

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Zach Murphy, the head coach of the Missoula Big Sky boys basketball team, has announced his resignation after four seasons with the program. Murphy, who took over the team in 2022, is leaving the position with his 'head held high' and believes the team is in a good position to succeed going forward.

Why it matters

Big Sky High School's boys basketball team has had a tumultuous few seasons, with Murphy's resignation marking the latest change in leadership. The program will now need to find a new coach to guide the team and maintain stability as they look to build on recent seasons.

The details

Zach Murphy was hired as the head coach of the Missoula Big Sky boys basketball team in 2022 and has led the program for the past four seasons. During his tenure, the team has had mixed results, with some ups and downs. In his resignation announcement, Murphy expressed pride in his work and confidence that the team is well-positioned for future success under new leadership.

  • Zach Murphy was hired as head coach in 2022.
  • Murphy has led the Big Sky boys basketball team for the past 4 seasons.
  • Murphy announced his resignation on March 31, 2026.

The players

Zach Murphy

The former head coach of the Missoula Big Sky boys basketball team, who has resigned after 4 seasons with the program.

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What they’re saying

“I am leaving proud and with my head held high and I believe that Big Sky's in a good position to succeed.”

— Zach Murphy, Former Big Sky boys basketball coach

What’s next

The Missoula Big Sky school district will now begin the process of searching for a new head coach to lead the boys basketball team.

The takeaway

Coaching changes can be disruptive for high school sports programs, but Murphy's positive outlook suggests the Big Sky boys basketball team may be well-positioned to find stability and success with new leadership.