The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced this week that head coach Scott Forbes has elevated former Tar Heel standouts Kyle Datres and Brandon Martorano to full‑time director of player development positions.
Both athletes, who starred for the Tar Heels before graduating, returned last season to serve as undergraduate assistants, gaining hands‑on experience across the roster.
Alumni Influence Reshapes Development Strategy
Their promotion reflects the program’s confidence in leveraging alumni insight to accelerate talent growth and strategic planning.
Forbes highlighted the duo’s deep understanding of the program’s culture and competitive standards, noting that their continued presence will help maintain continuity while introducing fresh perspectives.
The elevation also signals UNC’s intent to institutionalize a pipeline that rewards proven contributors with expanded responsibilities, a model that could inspire similar initiatives across the sport.