Palm Beach Atlantic University Athletics

Greg Saunders joined the Sailfish as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2019-20 season. He will work closely with both Coach Balza and lead assistant coach Evan Sizemore in the day-to-day operations of the basketball program.

Saunders is returning to basketball after recently retiring from a highly successful career in the hotel management industry. He most recently served as the Vice President and Managing Director at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens.

His basketball background includes playing and coaching under basketball legend Bill Musselman and eight years coaching on the AAU circuit in Chicago. Saunders is the brother of former NBA Coach Flip Saunders who had served as the head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards. Greg Saunders’ nephew Ryan is the current head coach of the Timberwolves, taking over his father’s position.

“I am very excited to be able to add someone of Greg’s stature to our staff,” Coach Balza said. “He is a man of high character with a wealth of knowledge to share with our young men both on and off the court. He will be a tremendous asset to me personally as a confidant and coach.”