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Bill Murray tried to go incognito with a beard at a recent NCAA basketball game. But since he's one of the world's most recognizable comedic actors, it was really difficult to pull off.
The actor, known for hit movie roles in "Groundhog Day," "Ghostbusters" and "Caddyshack" and TV's "Saturday Night Live," was spotted at the Connecticut-UCLA second round NCAA tournament game on Sunday, March 22, in Philadelphia. He also was at the UConn-Furman first-round game Friday, March 20.
For UConn fans, this is nothing new. Murray was also present for the Huskies' back-to-back national championship runs in 2023 and 2024, on top of other postseason games. And it's a strong possibility he'll be in Washington when UConn takes on Michigan State basketball in the Sweet 16 on Friday, March 27 (9:45 p.m., CBS).
Murray's son, Luke, is an assistant coach at UConn, a No. 2 seed in this year's NCAA Tournament.
Luke Murray is in his fifth season on the UConn bench. Before taking the Huskies assistant job in 2021, he was an assistant at Xavier (2015-18) and Louisville (2018-21) under Chris Mack, now the College of Charleston coach. Luke Murray is in his ninth season on Hurley's staff across three different stops.
This will be his last run with UConn, however; Murray was hired to run the Boston College basketball program on Thursday.
Murray graduated from Fairfield University in 2007 in Connecticut and also served as an assistant coach at Post University (2008-09), Wagner (2010-11), Towson (2011-13) and Rhode Island (2013-15).
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Bill Murray grew up in Evanston, Illinois and was a fan of the Illini as a child. He moved to New York City in 1974 where he joined John Belushi on The National Lampoon Radio Hour – a comedy radio show that was created, produced and written by staff from National Lampoon magazine – before landing a spot on "SNL." He attended Regis University in Denver, but dropped out before graduating.
According to People Magazine, Murray has six sons.
Sons Homer, 43, and Luke, 40, are from his first wife Margaret Kelly, whom he was married to from 1981-96. Sons Caleb, 33, Jackson, 30, Cooper, 29, and Lincoln, 20, are with his second wife, Jennifer Butler. They split in 2008 after more than 10 years of marriage.
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The actor, known for hit movie roles in "Groundhog Day," "Ghostbusters" and "Caddyshack" and TV's "Saturday Night Live," was spotted at the Connecticut-UCLA second round NCAA tournament game on Sunday, March 22, in Philadelphia. He also was at the UConn-Furman first-round game Friday, March 20.
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For UConn fans, this is nothing new. Murray was also present for the Huskies' back-to-back national championship runs in 2023 and 2024, on top of other postseason games. And it's a strong possibility he'll be in Washington when UConn takes on Michigan State basketball in the Sweet 16 on Friday, March 27 (9:45 p.m., CBS).
Why is Bill Murray a UConn fan?
Murray's son, Luke, is an assistant coach at UConn, a No. 2 seed in this year's NCAA Tournament.
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Luke Murray is in his fifth season on the UConn bench. Before taking the Huskies assistant job in 2021, he was an assistant at Xavier (2015-18) and Louisville (2018-21) under Chris Mack, now the College of Charleston coach. Luke Murray is in his ninth season on Hurley's staff across three different stops.
This will be his last run with UConn, however; Murray was hired to run the Boston College basketball program on Thursday.
Murray graduated from Fairfield University in 2007 in Connecticut and also served as an assistant coach at Post University (2008-09), Wagner (2010-11), Towson (2011-13) and Rhode Island (2013-15).
ON THE HARDWOOD: Scouting Michigan State basketball Sweet 16 matchup with UConn
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Where is Bill Murray from?
Bill Murray grew up in Evanston, Illinois and was a fan of the Illini as a child. He moved to New York City in 1974 where he joined John Belushi on The National Lampoon Radio Hour – a comedy radio show that was created, produced and written by staff from National Lampoon magazine – before landing a spot on "SNL." He attended Regis University in Denver, but dropped out before graduating.
Bill Murray's 6 sons
According to People Magazine, Murray has six sons.
Sons Homer, 43, and Luke, 40, are from his first wife Margaret Kelly, whom he was married to from 1981-96. Sons Caleb, 33, Jackson, 30, Cooper, 29, and Lincoln, 20, are with his second wife, Jennifer Butler. They split in 2008 after more than 10 years of marriage.
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John Leuzzi of USA Today contributed to this story.
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