Luke Murray Named BC's New Head Coach

0:00It's March 27. You're listening to Hartford News today, AI-powered local news. Boston College has named Luke Murray, a 40-year-old assistant from UConn, as its new head men's basketball coach. Murray joined UConn in 2021 and helped build their championship offense, contributing to national titles in 2023 and 2024, while also recruiting top talent that sent players to the NBA. He steps in as the 14th head coach in program history, taking over from Earl Grant, who managed just one winning season over five years. The Eagles have missed the NCAA tournament since the 2008-2009 season, and school officials see Murray's modern, expertise as a fresh start to revive the team. Murray's coaching resume includes stops at Louisville, Xavier, Rhode Island, Towson, and Wagner, and right now his old squad at UConn heads to the. Sweet 16 against Michigan State this Friday.