The head coach of the Charlotte 49ers steps down, and a nationwide search is being conducted for his replacement.

According to a UNCC press announcement, the Niners finished 72-78 over his five-year tenure, highlighted by 22 victories this past season—the most since 2001—and the CBI Championship.

Although Sanchez did not provide an explanation for his departure, he did say a few final words for the club.

Sanchez remarked, “I’m stepping down to seek new possibilities, so today is bittersweet for me and my family.” “I want to thank Niner Nation for their support over the past five years. It has been an incredible joy to head the 49ers basketball team.” I will always be appreciative of my teammates, staff, and university. He remarked, “I can only hope that we have as big of an impact on our student-athletes as they have had on us.

Mike Hill, the director of athletics, highlighted Sanchez’s accomplishments for the squad during his time there.

“Ron meticulously turned a proud but faltering program into a 22-game champion after taking charge. He has guided our young men with style, respect, and commitment. It was not an easy decision for him or anybody connected to our program to leave Charlotte. We hope for the best for him and his family,” he remarked.

Although Hill stated that the organization is searching the entire country for a successor, the college squad is still in action.

“We have clear competitive objectives. Our goal is to consistently compete for American Athletic Conference titles and make a run at the NCAA Tournament. We’re eager for the future and have started a nationwide search for our next head coach.