North Carolina Basketball Coach Accepts Louisville Assistant Role After Criticizing Cheap Bosses

John Andrzejek leaves Campbell after one season as head coach, citing lack of institutional support.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:07pm

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John Andrzejek, who served as the head coach of the Campbell basketball program for just one season, has announced his intention to leave the school. In a scathing statement, Andrzejek criticized the Campbell administration for being unwilling to adequately fund the basketball program, calling them 'cheap' and saying they have 'different priorities' that are 'not compatible with putting the kind of team on the floor' that the fans deserve. As a result, Andrzejek has accepted a demotion to become an assistant coach at Louisville under head coach Pat Kelsey.

Why it matters

Andrzejek's departure from Campbell after just one season as head coach highlights the challenges mid-major basketball programs can face in the era of NIL and the transfer portal, where the ability to invest in a competitive roster is crucial. His willingness to publicly criticize the administration's financial commitment to the program also sheds light on the tensions that can arise between coaches and university leadership over resource allocation.

The details

Andrzejek, a Columbia graduate who previously served as an assistant at Dartmouth, Washington State, and Florida, was hired as Campbell's head coach in 2025 after the program won just 15 games the prior season. In his lone year at the helm, he led the team to a 16-18 record. However, Andrzejek felt that the Campbell administration was unwilling to provide the necessary resources to build a competitive program, leading him to accept a demotion to become an assistant coach at Louisville, where he will work under head coach Pat Kelsey.

  • Andrzejek was hired as Campbell's head coach in 2025.
  • In the 2025-26 season, Andrzejek led Campbell to a 16-18 record.
  • On April 1, 2026, Andrzejek announced his intention to leave Campbell and accept an assistant coaching position at Louisville.

The players

John Andrzejek

A Columbia graduate who previously served as an assistant coach at Dartmouth, Washington State, and Florida, Andrzejek was hired as the head coach of the Campbell basketball program in 2025. After just one season, he has announced his intention to leave the school and accept a demotion to become an assistant coach at Louisville.

Pat Kelsey

The head coach of the Louisville basketball program, Kelsey will be adding Andrzejek to his coaching staff as an assistant coach.

Campbell University

The North Carolina-based university where Andrzejek served as the head basketball coach for one season before announcing his departure, citing a lack of institutional support and commitment to the program.

Louisville

The Kentucky-based university where Andrzejek will be joining the coaching staff as an assistant under head coach Pat Kelsey, a move that represents a demotion from his previous role as a head coach.

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What they’re saying

“I have thrown everything at this program. 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 Basketball

What’s next

Andrzejek will officially join the Louisville coaching staff in the coming weeks, where he will work under head coach Pat Kelsey to help build a competitive program in the highly competitive ACC conference.

The takeaway

Andrzejek's departure from Campbell after just one season as head coach highlights the challenges mid-major basketball programs can face in retaining top coaching talent, especially when the administration is unwilling to provide the necessary resources to build a competitive program in the era of NIL and the transfer portal.