Bill Murray at UCLA vs UConn March Madness Game Bill Murray has made a habit of showing up at UConn basketball games during March Madness, particularly as a supporter of his son’s team. The actor has been a consistent presence at the Huskies’ NCAA Tournament games over the past few years, cheering on his son Luke Murray’s team during their tournament runs. This tradition continued on March 22, 2026, when UConn faced UCLA in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Philadelphia. Murray’s support for UConn dates back to 2021, when his son Luke joined the coaching staff under head coach Danny Hurley. Since then, Murray has attended nearly every game during UConn’s successful runs, including their back-to-back NCAA Tournament titles in 2023 and 2024. Those victories marked the first time since Florida in 2007 that a program achieved consecutive championships. Luke Murray, 40, has spent nearly two decades as a college basketball assistant coach. His career began as a graduate assistant at Arizona before moving to roles at Wagner, Towson, and Rhode Island. He later joined Xavier’s staff in 2015 and remained there until 2018, after which he worked at Louisville until 2021. Murray’s presence at these games has been a fixture for his son’s previous coaching stops, reflecting his deep involvement in the sport. Before becoming a UConn fan, Murray had a strong connection to Illinois basketball. He grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and was a lifelong fan of the University of Illinois. During his time at Regis University in Denver, where he studied pre-med before dropping out, he maintained his Illinois fandom. He attended games during the Illini’s 2005 Final Four run, a memory that likely shaped his early passion for college basketball. Murray’s fandom extends beyond basketball.#uconn #philadelphia #bill_murray #luke_murray #danny_hurley
