Ryan Tibaldi joins Tar Heels staff
North Carolina has named Ryan Tibaldi as its fourth assistant coach, a move that solidifies the first‑year staff of head coach Michael Malone.
Tibaldi brings a distinctive mix of NBA experience and high‑major college coaching, having spent the previous season at Providence and six years working in the professional league.
During his lone year with the Friars, he worked under Kim English, gaining insight into a program that consistently competes at the top tier of collegiate basketball.
The Tar Heels interviewed several candidates last week before reaching a final agreement with Tibaldi, signaling a deliberate approach to building a competitive support system.
His background is expected to enrich the team's tactical development and player preparation as the program looks to sustain its tradition of excellence.