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UConn Dealt Unfortunate News Right Before  Sweet 16 Matchup vs Michigan State

UConn Dealt Unfortunate News Right Before Sweet 16 Matchup vs Michigan State

Summary

The Connecticut Huskies basketball team learned that assistant coach Luke Murray, an important figure in shaping their strategy, will leave to become head coach at Boston College. Murray will stay with the team through the current tournament. The Huskies are about to face Michigan State in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament.

Key Facts

  • The Connecticut Huskies are aiming for their third national championship in four years.
  • UConn is ranked as the No. 2 seed in the tournament and will play against No. 3 seed Michigan State.
  • Assistant coach Luke Murray is leaving to become the head coach at Boston College.
  • Murray is known for his strong skills in planning the team's offense.
  • He has worked with UConn's head coach, Dan Hurley, at three other schools.
  • Murray is joining a Boston College team that has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2009.
  • Boston College finished the last season with an overall record of 11 wins and 20 losses.

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