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Huskies Assistant Murray to Lead Eagles
27 Mar
Summary
- Luke Murray, UConn's top assistant, hired as new head coach.
- Murray led UConn to national championships in 2023 and 2024.
- He takes over a struggling Boston College program.
Luke Murray, a highly regarded assistant coach from Connecticut, has been named the new head coach of Boston College's basketball program. This appointment signifies a significant career step for Murray, who has been a key figure in the Huskies' recent successes.
During his five seasons with UConn, Murray contributed to two national championship victories in 2023 and 2024. He is recognized for his expertise as an offensive tactician, helping UConn achieve top national rankings in offensive efficiency during those championship years.
Murray brings prior coaching experience from Rhode Island, Wagner, Louisville, and Xavier. He now faces the challenge of transforming a Boston College team that has struggled for consistent success over the last fifteen seasons, with a history of losing records and low attendance.
He replaces Earl Grant, who concluded his tenure with a 72-92 overall record across five seasons. Murray's hiring aims to inject new energy and strategic direction into the Eagles' basketball program.
