Kevin Hovde Named Columbia Head Coach After Season

Kevin Hovde, Florida's assistant coach, will leave his current position to become the head coach at Columbia University at the end of the season. Hovde has been instrumental in developing Florida's high-scoring offense, which ranks second nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency. He has a history with Columbia, having served as an assistant coach there from 2011 to 2016, during which the team recorded its best season in 2015-16. This move marks a return to familiar territory for Hovde, who also met his wife at Columbia. His departure follows that of another Florida assistant, John Andrzejek, who has taken a head coaching role at Campbell University. Both will remain with the Gators through their NCAA Tournament run, where they are currently a No. 1 seed.