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Are Luke Murray, Bill Murray related? What to know of UConn assistant, comedian
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Luke Murray has had a hectic last week since he was hired by Boston College to lead the men's basketball program.
The 41-year-old assistant coach signed his contract with the Eagles on his iPad at Connecticut's hotel in Washington, D.C., coached in the Sweet 16 against Michigan State , was in charge of piecing together the successful scout for Duke in the Elite Eight , then held his introductory news conference at Boston College before a flight to Indianapolis for the Final Four.
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He'll continue as one of the right-hand men on the bench for Dan Hurley this weekend in the Men's NCAA Tournament, where No. 2 seed UConn takes on No. 3 Illinois in the national semifinals.
And with Luke Murray still coaching the Huskies before starting the next chapter of his career, that means his dad, actor and comedian Bill Murray , will be in the stands cheering his son and one of the Big East's powerhouses on during their chase for a third national title in the last four seasons.
Here's what to know:
Is Luke Murray related to Bill Murray?
Yes, Luke Murray is the son of famed comedian and actor Bill Muray, of "Saturday Night Live" and "Ghostbusters" fame.
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Luke Murray is considered one of the top assistant coaches in the country and is in his fifth season on the UConn bench. Before taking the Huskies' assistant job in 2021, he was an assistant coach at Xavier and Louisville. The 2025-26 men's basketball season is Luke Murray's ninth with Hurley, across three stops, with others at Wagner and Rhode Island.
He was recently named the new men's basketball coach at Boston College, his first head coaching job.
Is Bill Murray a UConn basketball fan?
The legendary comedian has become a fixture at UConn games over the years, especially during the postseason, when most of his appearances occur. He was at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia for the first weekend of the Men's NCAA Tournament, and then was in Washington, D.C. for the second weekend.
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Following UConn's Elite Eight win over Duke, Bill Murray was seen celebrating with the Huskies' student band behind the basket as the team punched their ticket back to the Final Four for the third time in the last four years on the court.
Is Bill Murray an Illinois basketball fan?
He may no longer be a fan of the Illini, given his son is a member of UConn's coaching staff, but he grew up as one. The "Caddyshack" actor grew up in Evanston, Illinois and is known for his Chicago sports fandom, which includes the Chicago Cubs.
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