Former South Carolina basketball assistant becomes top lieutenant at North Carolina
Key Points:
- North Carolina has hired NBA champion Michael Malone as their new head basketball coach and is finalizing a deal with former South Carolina assistant Chuck Martin as his top assistant.
- Chuck Martin brings extensive experience, having coached under John Calipari at Arkansas and Kentucky, with prior stops at several major programs and a head coaching stint at Marist.
- Martin also served five seasons at South Carolina, including as associate head coach, contributing to the team’s strong SEC finishes and gaining a reputation as a top recruiter.
- At Arkansas, Martin played a key role in securing back-to-back top-10 recruiting classes and is expected to lead UNC’s efforts in the transfer portal, including pursuing players previously linked to South Carolina.