Ron Sanchez

Biography

Ron Sanchez was hired as an associate head coach on May 30, 2025. The 29-year coaching veteran joins Scott Drew's staff after serving the last two seasons with the Virginia Cavaliers, most recently as interim head coach for the 2024-25 season. Sanchez is the third assistant on Drew's staff with head-coaching experience, bringing another unique perspective to the bench. Prior to his season as the interim head coach at Virginia, he spent 11 years with the Hoos as an assistant under the younger Bennett, including four seasons as associate head coach. His first stint ran from 2009-18, as assistant coach from 2009-15, before a promotion to associate head coach prior to the 2015-16 season. He returned as associate head coach in 2023-24, before being named interim head coach prior to the 2024-25 season. Sanchez has helped coach a top-10 defense in 11 of his 16 seasons as an assistant coach, including six years as a top-5 defense and twice the nation's top-ranked defensive unit.