Why Bill Murray has been at UConn’s March Madness games

It’s possible that if you’re reading this, Bill Murray is in the stands at UConn’s championship game against San Diego State. As a certain character of his might say, it’s been a real Cinderella story for the Huskies, and as you’ll see below, Murray has been in attendance for a bunch of the team’s games in the 2023 NCAA men’s tournament.

But why, you ask? Wasn’t it only a few years ago that Murray was a Xavier superfan? Well, yes! And the reason is the same!

Murray’s son Luke Murray was an assistant coach at Xavier … and now he’s an assistant under Dan Hurley.

There you have it! Check out some photos of the elder Murray rooting on his son from the 2023 tourney:

Actor Bill Murray attends a Sweet 16 college basketball game between UConn and Arkansas in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Actor Bill Murray, center, attends a Sweet 16 college basketball game between UConn and Arkansas in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

ALBANY, NEW YORK – MARCH 17: Bill Murray looks on during the first round game between the Connecticut Huskies and the Iona Gaels of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at MVP Arena on March 17, 2023 in Albany, New York. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 25: Andrew Hurley #20 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates with actor Bill Murray after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs 82-54 in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 25, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Mar 19, 2023; Albany, NY, USA; Actor Bill Murray watches the game between the St. Mary’s Gaels and the UConn Huskies during the first half at MVP Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 23, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Actor Bill Murray attends the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the UConn Huskies at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 23, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Actor Bill Murray attends the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the UConn Huskies at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 25, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley (right) talks with actor Bill Murray (left) after the NCAA tournament West Regional final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports