Boston College head coach Luke Murray took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Tuesday, getting absolutely drenched by his new squad after a nomination from UConn’s legendary Dan Hurley. This isn’t just a fun stunt, it’s a huge wave of awareness hitting college basketball right now.
From Husky Blue to Eagle Ice Bath
Murray, who just this offseason jumped from being a UConn assistant for five seasons to lead the Eagles, went through the challenge with impressive composure. A video on the program’s X account showed his smiling Boston College players having a blast, dumping a Powerade cooler over his head. You could tell they were hyped for it. Murray gave a shout out to Hurley, saying, “I want to thank two-time national champion, the legendary Dan Hurley, for nominating me for the Ice Bucket Challenge.” He made it clear this was serious, adding, “These guys behind me are excited to be a part of it, to do our part to eradicate a terrible, terrible disease. So, thank you, Coach Hurley.” He’s not stopping there either, passing the torch to another rising coach, Ben McCollum, who took Iowa to the Elite Eight in his first year. Hurley himself faced the ice bath on Monday, outside the Werth Family UConn Basketball Center, thanks to a nomination from Texas coach Sean Miller. Hurley, 53, also had his UConn players soaking him. He definitely felt it, needing a few paces and letting out a loud yell afterwards!
The Cause That’s Bigger Than The Game
This isn’t some new thing; the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been a viral fundraising trend since way back in 2014. It’s simple: dump ice water on your head, or drop a C-note to an ALS charity. And get this: the challenge has pulled in an estimated $135 million in the United States and a massive $220 million worldwide. We’re talking about legends like LeBron James, pop icon Justin Bieber, and even former President George W. Bush getting in on it. But why the big push now, you ask? NFL great Chris Johnson, who announced his ALS diagnosis at 39 earlier this summer, actually pushed for a revival to really kick-start another round of fundraising and awareness. It’s awesome to see so many college basketball coaches stepping up ahead of the 2026-27 season. Beyond Hurley and Murray, guys like Luke Loucks from Florida State, Shaheen Holloway at Seton Hall, Baylor’s Scott Drew, Rutgers’ interim coach Brandin Knight, and Leon Rice from Boise State have all completed the challenge.
It’s more than just a cold splash; it’s a powerful statement from the college basketball community. With the 2026-27 season right around the corner, these coaches are showing everyone what it means to lead both on and off the court. We’ll be watching to see who takes the plunge next!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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