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Bill Murray is the ultimate sports dad as son Luke leads UConn to Final Four after defeating Duke
By Janelle Ash
Published April 04, 2026
Bill Murray is proving to be the number one sports dad.
Throughout the tense March Madness college basketball competition, Murray has attended University of Connecticut games, where his son is assistant coach.
On March 29, Bill witnessed his son Luke and UConn defeat Duke at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., and advance to the Final Four. UConn stunned Duke on March 29 with a clutch, last-second three-pointer to secure a dramatic Final Four victory.
Bill was all smiles after his son and the Huskies defeated the Blue Devils. The actor and comedian sported a UConn hat as he was seen celebrating with the university's band after the game.
Luke Murray with his dad, Bill Murray, at a 2023 NCAA Championship. (Luke Murray/Instagram)
DC News Now reporter Alex Flum uploaded a video after the game of Bill and Luke embracing in a hug on the court after UConn's big win.
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During an interview in 2014, Bill admitted that Luke found his love for basketball through their shared admiration for the game. "We all played basketball and we were Bulls fans, and he got to like Michael Jordan," Bill said at the time.
Bill Murray watches the game between the Duke Blue Devils and the UConn Huskies during the Elite Eight round of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on March 29, 2026. (Scott Taetsch/NCAA Photos)
He also bragged about his son's accomplishments, saying that Luke "can pay his own bills and everything."
"Who wouldn't be proud of their son in a tie?" Bill added.
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On Saturday, Luke and the Huskies will take on Illinois during the Final Four round of March Madness.
Luke Murray talks with head coach Dan Hurley of the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
During the height of March Madness, Boston College announced that they hired Luke Murray to be the head men's basketball coach.
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"Today marks a turning point in Boston College Men's Basketball," Director of Athletics Blake James said in a statement. "In Luke Murray, we have found a leader who does not just understand the modern landscape of college basketball - he has helped define it. His role in building a national championship caliber program, his sophisticated offensive vision, and his relentless pursuit of excellence make him the perfect fit to lead our student-athletes. We are thrilled to welcome Luke, his wife, Kara, and their family to the BC community."
Boston College Director of Athletics Blake James and new men's basketball head coach Luke Murray on March 31. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe)
Luke has been the assistant men's basketball coach at UConn since 2021, serving under head coach Dan Hurley.
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At the Big East Conference in 2023, Bill said he was "very proud" of his son during March Madness that year.
Bill Murray watches the second half of the Elite Eight game between the UConn Huskies and Duke Blue Devils. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
"I'm very proud of this boy, and he's a wonderful kid, and he's worked very hard," the star said. That same year, Luke shared a photo with his dad on Instagram, celebrating a win in the NCAA tournament.
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