Arkansas’ Chuck Martin Set To Join Michael Malone’s UNC Staff Michael Malone is finalizing the addition of his top assistant, as Arkansas’ Chuck Martin is poised to join the North Carolina Tar Heels’ coaching staff as associate head coach. The hire, confirmed by multiple sources, marks a significant move for both Malone and Martin, who brings extensive experience in college basketball. Inside Carolina first reported the news on Monday, noting that Malone had narrowed his focus to Martin, while Jon Rothstein later confirmed the deal was being finalized for the associate head coach position. Martin has since agreed to the role, and the University of North Carolina is moving forward with the assumption that he will join the staff. Martin, a seasoned assistant coach with 14 years of experience at major conference programs, spent the past two seasons at Arkansas under head coach John Calipari. During his tenure, he served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Razorbacks. His work at Arkansas has been instrumental in shaping the program’s success, as both of his recruiting classes have ranked among the nation’s top five. The 2026 class, in particular, is currently projected as the second-best in the country. This success has positioned Martin as a key figure in the college basketball landscape, and his hiring by UNC underscores Malone’s commitment to building a competitive program. Malone emphasized the importance of hiring coaches with global connections to attract top-tier talent. “As I hire my staff, I want to hire guys that have great contacts, not only in the country, but around the world, so we can continue to bring the best players here and help them develop so we can field the best team,” Malone stated at a press conference.#arkansas #john_calipari #michael_malone #north_carolina_tar_heels #chuck_martin
