Andrej Žakelj (born 17 November 1978) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player who is the current head coach for Budućnost VOLI of the Adriatic League and the Prva A Liga.
In summer 2016, Žakelj became the head coach for TBV Start Lublin of the Polish League.
[3][4] On 29 December, Žakelj was named as the head coach for Terme Olimia Podčetrtek for the rest of the 2016–17 season.
On 8 July 2021, Studentski centar (later SC Derby) hired Žakelj as their new head coach.
On 18 November 2023, Budućnost VOLI hired Žakelj as their new head coach.