Campbell Head Coach Resigns, Cites Lack of University Support

John Andrzejek leaves after one season, citing the school's shifting priorities away from basketball

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:10pm

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After just one season as the head basketball coach at Campbell University, John Andrzejek has resigned, citing the school's lack of commitment and support for the program. In a social media post, Andrzejek stated that over the past six months it had become clear that the university had made the decision to shift its priorities away from basketball, making it impossible for him to build the kind of team the university deserves.

Why it matters

Andrzejek's resignation highlights the challenges facing smaller college basketball programs, where funding and institutional support can be crucial to a team's success. Campbell's decision to deprioritize basketball could have significant impacts on the program's future and its ability to attract top talent.

The details

Andrzejek, who previously served as an assistant coach at Florida, where he won a national championship in 2025, said that despite months of collaboration with the athletic department, there were no viable options to fund the program appropriately moving forward. He cited the 'unprecedented times in higher education' as a factor in the university's decision.

  • Andrzejek was hired as Campbell's head coach in April 2025.
  • He coached the team for the 2025-26 season, where they finished 16-18.
  • Andrzejek announced his resignation on April 1, 2026.

The players

John Andrzejek

The former head basketball coach at Campbell University, who resigned after just one season, citing the school's lack of commitment to the program.

Hannah Bazemore

The athletic director at Campbell University, who worked with Andrzejek to explore options to fund the basketball program.

Pat Kelsey

The head basketball coach at the University of Louisville, who has hired Andrzejek as an assistant coach.

Todd Golden

The former head basketball coach at the University of Florida, where Andrzejek served as an assistant coach and won a national championship in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“Over the last 6 months, it has become clear that Campbell has made the decision to shift their commitment from basketball. Simply put — the institution now has different priorities, and they are not compatible with putting the kind of team on the floor that you deserve.”

— John Andrzejek, Former Head Coach, Campbell University

“Despite months of intense work and collaboration with AD Hannah Bazemore and our terrific athletics administration, and several creative options that were proposed and thoroughly explored, there are no pathways that the institution will support to fund the program appropriately moving forward.”

— John Andrzejek, Former Head Coach, Campbell University

What’s next

Campbell University will now begin the search for a new head basketball coach, as they look to rebuild the program and address the concerns raised by Andrzejek.

The takeaway

Andrzejek's resignation highlights the challenges facing smaller college basketball programs, where funding and institutional support can be crucial to a team's success. Campbell's decision to deprioritize basketball could have significant impacts on the program's future and its ability to attract top talent.