A new era for Boston College Men’s Basketball

Boston, MA - March 31: Boston College men's basketball head coach Luke Murray speaks at his introductory press conference on March 31, 2026. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Whether you are a fan of the direction Boston College is heading for their Men’s basketball program or not, changes are coming. It goes without saying that the 2026-2027 squad will be completely different, that we all know.

There’s a new coach in town, a new regime, and hopefully, the foundation of a culture that the proud Eagles fans have been yearning for. But before we get too ahead ourselves here, BC is starting from scratch with their Men’s program. The firing of Earl Grant was the first domino to fall.

Following the dismissal of the head coach, all but one Eagle from last year’s team remains, either from transfers or ineligibility. With basically the entire roster gone, the first order of business for new coach Luke Murray was to recruit talent – both players and coaches. So far, nine players have transferred to the team.

Let’s go down the list quickly on each player committed, and what they bring to the table. Zak Smrekar – a 6’7’ 19 year old from Slovenia, Smrekar is a high IQ wing who is gifted on both ends of the floor. He plays like a guard with a unique passing ability, and plays solid defense.