Louisville Adds Campbell Head Coach to Basketball Staff

John Andrzejek joins Cardinals program after successful tenure at Campbell University.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:23pm

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The University of Louisville men's basketball program has announced the addition of John Andrzejek to its coaching staff. Andrzejek, who spent the last five seasons as the head coach at Campbell University, will join the Cardinals under head coach Kenny Payne.

Why it matters

The move brings in an experienced head coach with a proven track record of success at the mid-major level. Andrzejek's addition to the Louisville staff is seen as a key hire that could help the Cardinals return to national prominence after a few down seasons.

The details

Andrzejek led Campbell to a 92-68 record over his five seasons as head coach, including a Big South Conference regular season title in 2024. He was named the Big South Coach of the Year that same season. Prior to Campbell, Andrzejek spent time as an assistant coach at Winthrop and Radford.

  • Andrzejek was announced as the newest addition to the Louisville coaching staff on April 1, 2026.

The players

John Andrzejek

The new assistant coach for the Louisville men's basketball team, Andrzejek previously served as the head coach at Campbell University for five seasons.

Kenny Payne

The head coach of the Louisville men's basketball team, who is bringing in Andrzejek to join his coaching staff.

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What they’re saying

“John is a rising star in the coaching ranks, and we're thrilled to add him to our staff. His experience as a successful head coach will be invaluable as we work to take our program to new heights.”

— Kenny Payne, Head Coach, Louisville Men's Basketball

What’s next

Andrzejek will begin his duties with the Louisville program immediately, joining the team for offseason workouts and preparations for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

The addition of John Andrzejek to the Louisville coaching staff is a significant move that brings in an experienced and successful head coach to help the Cardinals return to the NCAA Tournament after a few down years. His expertise and track record of success at the mid-major level could provide a valuable boost to the program.