UConn Assistant Luke Murray Named Boston College Head Coach

Boston College just landed a coach who knows how to win at the highest level.

Luke Murray, a key architect of UConn's back-to-back national championships, has been named the 14th head coach in Boston College men's basketball history. Athletic Director Blake James announced the hire on March 26, calling it "a turning point" for the program.

Murray spent the past five years as an assistant at UConn, where he helped guide the Huskies to five straight NCAA Tournament appearances and two national titles. He earned recognition for designing top-tier offenses and developing players who went on to compete at the professional level.

"BC is a university with a prestigious academic reputation and a storied basketball tradition," Murray said. "Our team will play an unselfish, tough, and highly competitive brand of basketball."

Before joining UConn in 2021, Murray built his coaching résumé at Louisville, Xavier, Rhode Island, Towson, and Wagner. Throughout his career, he's been consistently recognized as an elite recruiter, bringing in highly ranked recruiting classes that elevated each program he touched.

The Ripple Effect

Murray's impact extends beyond game strategy. He's known for transforming players into All-Conference performers and NBA prospects through meticulous player development. His offensive acumen helped UConn become one of the most exciting teams to watch in college basketball.

For Boston College, Murray represents more than just a new coach. He brings a proven blueprint for success that combines modern basketball innovation with old-school toughness and teamwork. The Eagles haven't experienced sustained national relevance in recent years, but Murray's track record suggests that could change.

James emphasized that Murray "does not just understand the modern landscape of college basketball" but has "helped define it." That forward-thinking approach could be exactly what BC needs to compete in the competitive ACC.

Murray graduated from Fairfield University in 2007 with a degree in sociology and began his coaching journey as Director of Operations at Quinnipiac the following year. Now, nearly two decades later, he's earned the opportunity to lead his own program at a prestigious institution.

Boston College will introduce Murray at a formal press conference in the coming days, and season tickets for the 2026-27 season are already on sale.