Why Bill Murray is rooting for UConn in 2026 Final Four
Bill Murray has been rooting for UConn's men's basketball team in recent years. Here's why.
Bill Murray is an absolute legend of an actor and many other things, but if you're watching the UConn Huskies play in the 2026 men's NCAA tournament, you may be wondering: Why is he rooting for UConn? The answer is simple, as our Wajih AlBaroudi wrote recently : "Murray's son, Luke Murray, has been an assistant coach under Dan Hurley since 2021, winning consecutive championships in 2023 and '24. Bill, 75, has regularly attended games during that time and even celebrated on court with the Huskies' after their national title wins.
" But Bill will probably change loyalties after this season. Luke was hired to be the head coach at Boston College. There's your answer!
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