Trending Now - Boston College Appoints Luke Murray as New Basketball Coach

WHO:

Luke Murray, assistant coach at UConn, has been appointed as the new basketball coach at Boston College.

Earl Grant, the previous basketball coach at Boston College, was fired.

Bill Murray, actor and father of Luke Murray.

WHAT:

Luke Murray replaces Earl Grant as the basketball coach at Boston College.

Earl Grant had a losing record in four of his five seasons at Boston College.

WHERE:

Boston College, located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

UConn (University of Connecticut), where Luke Murray was previously an assistant coach.

WHEN:

Luke Murray's appointment as basketball coach at Boston College occurred in March 2026.

Earl Grant was fired earlier in March 2026.

WHY:

The decision to hire Luke Murray follows Earl Grant's poor performance, as he had a losing record in four out of five seasons.

HOW:

Luke Murray was hired from his position as an assistant coach at UConn to take over the head coaching role at Boston College.

(UPDATED March 27, 2026 05:33 UTC)

Luke Murray has been appointed as the new basketball coach at Boston College, taking over from Earl Grant, who was fired earlier this month after struggling with a losing record in four of his five seasons. Murray, previously an assistant coach at UConn, steps into the role as the Eagles look to turn their program around. Interestingly, Luke is the son of actor Bill Murray, adding a unique twist to his new position in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.