North Carolina’s basketball program is set for a notable addition to its coaching roster, as Jorge Sanz, a longtime assistant at Gonzaga, is poised to join Michael Malone’s staff and fill the final opening on the Tar Heels’ bench.
Sanz, a native of Spain, announced his departure from the Bulldogs after a tenure that combined on‑court duties with a growing role in analytics and international recruiting.
The Spaniard’s coaching pedigree includes the Entrenador Superior certification, the highest credential awarded by the Spanish basketball federation, and years of work with the country’s youth national teams.
His career path began at Florida Atlantic, where he rose from video coordinator to assistant coach over eight seasons, honing a reputation for data‑driven player development and scouting abroad.
A Strategic Reinforcement for the Tar Heels
At Gonzaga, Sanz helped shape a program that regularly competes at the top of the West Coast scene, a experience that Malone hopes will translate into fresh ideas for the Tar Heels.
The new staff will retain longtime assistants Sean May and Pat Sullivan, while also welcoming Chuck Martin from Arkansas and Bryan Tibaldi from Providence, completing a blend of experience and new perspectives.
In addition, former Tar Heels players Brandon Robinson and Deon Thompson have been added in support roles, underscoring Malone’s intent to blend continuity with strategic upgrades.