Florida men’s basketball assistant coach John Andrzejek has officially been appointed as the new head coach at Campbell University, according to the school’s announcement on Thursday.

Originally from Hamilton, N.Y., Andrzejek has spent the last two seasons on Florida’s staff, where he played a significant role in strengthening the Gators’ defensive performance.



This year, under his guidance, Florida’s defensive efficiency jumped from 94th nationally last season to ninth. The team also holds impressive rankings: sixth in effective field goal percentage, eighth in 3-point percentage, and 15th in 2-point percentage.

"John Andrzejek deserves a lot of credit for our defense," Florida head coach Todd Golden remarked on Sunday after the Gators secured the SEC Tournament championship. "He keeps us honest and makes sure we practice defensively enough every day. Just his intensity has really raised our floor that way."

Andrzejek will remain with Florida throughout the NCAA Tournament before beginning his new role at Campbell.