Johnson replaces April Arvan who after guiding Lakeland to five NCAA Tournament appearances and eight conference tournament championships in 13 seasons stepped aside in March to become a full - time faculty member at Lakeland .
April Arvan is the winningest coach in the program 's history .
Johnson replaces April Arvan , the winningest coach in the program 's history , who after guiding Lakeland to five NCAA Tournament appearances and eight conference tournament championships in 13 seasons stepped aside in March to become a full - time faculty member at Lakeland .