Michael Malone is already putting Chuck Martin’s elite recruiting skills to the test.
Martin, named Associate Head Coach of the UNC basketball program this offseason, has built a strong reputation as an elite recruiter. Over the last few seasons, Martin has helped John Calipari reel in three consecutive top-10-ranked recruiting classes, playing an integral role in bringing in star talents such as Reed Sheppard, the third pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and Rob Dillingham, the No. 8 selection. He also helped bring Darius Acuff (another first-round talent) to Arkansas.
Now, Malone is hoping that Martin can bring some elite talents to Chapel Hill, already having him on the recruiting trail to see a Class of 2028 star.
Chuck Martin makes a stop to see five-star guard Brady Pettigrew
Martin made a trip to Bolingbrook, Illinois to see five-star combo guard Brady Pettigrew. A 6-foot-3, 185-pounder, Pettigrew currently ranks as the No. 14 overall player in the Class of 2028 (according to 247Sports)…