 Campanelli played a significant role in Pac-10 men's basketball, having served as head basketball coach at California for eight years, from 1985 to 1993.He compiled a record of 123-108 (.532) and led the Bears to post-season play on four occasions.In his first season, he led Cal to the 1986 National Invitation Tournament, the school's first postseason bid of any kind since 1960.