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Gonzaga assistant Jorge Sanz expected to join North Carolina coaching staff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:18 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Gonzaga assistant Jorge Sanz expected to join North Carolina coaching staff

Summary

Jorge Sanz, Gonzaga's assistant coach and director of basketball operations, is anticipated to join Michael Malone's staff at North Carolina. Sanz announced his departure after eight seasons at Gonzaga, where he contributed significantly to analytics, player development, and international recruiting. His coaching journey began at Florida Atlantic in 2010, moving up from video coordinator to assistant coach. At North Carolina, he will join a staff that includes Sean May, Pat Sullivan, Chuck Martin, Bryan Tibaldi, and former players Brandon Robinson and Deon Thompson in support roles.

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By the Numbers

•Jorge Sanz departs Gonzaga after eight seasons.
•He served as director of basketball operations and assistant coach.
•Sanz has experience with Spanish national youth teams.
•He joins a North Carolina staff that includes several notable figures.

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7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Gonzaga assistant Jorge Sanz expected to join North Carolina staff

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Jorge Sanz, Gonzaga’s assistant coach and director of basketball operations, is expected to join Michael Malone’s staff at North Carolina.
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