Head Coach
John Perry
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Perry | navybasketballrecruiting@usna.edu | |
| Brett Barron | 410-293-2627 | bbarron@usna.edu |
| Chase Coleman | 410-293-2627 | ccoleman@usna.edu |
| Zack Curran | 410-293-2627 | curran@usna.edu |
| Jordan Lyons | 410-293-2627 | jlyons@usna.edu |
| Scott Wagers | 410-293-2627 | wagers@usna.edu |
About Navy Midshipmen Basketball
Navy men's basketball competes in the highly competitive Patriot League conference, providing student-athletes with the opportunity to play college basketball while pursuing a world-class education at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Head coach John Perry leads a program that emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and excellence both on and off the court. The Patriot League features quality basketball with programs that compete at a high level, offering meaningful postseason opportunities. Midshipmen student-athletes benefit from Navy's exceptional academic curriculum, strong leadership development, and the unique honor system that defines the academy experience. Players gain professional development through military education alongside their athletic careers. Recruits seeking a challenging competitive environment combined with an elite academic institution and the chance to serve the country should consider reaching out to Coach Perry and his staff to explore how Navy basketball aligns with their goals.
Competing at the D1 level means your recruitment timeline, film quality, and academic eligibility all need to align precisely. Learn how to get recruited to play college basketball and what it really takes to earn a look from a program at this level. Once you're in contact, a strong highlight film is the single most important asset you can send a coaching staff.
What Recruits Should Know About Targeting Navy Midshipmen
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on Navy Midshipmen's radar requires more than sending a generic email. It means having your film, eligibility paperwork, and academic transcripts ready before you make first contact.
Players who receive roster consideration at the D1 level demonstrate improvement over time, not just raw talent at a single event. A structured development program that tracks your progress and connects you with the right coaches can significantly accelerate your recruiting timeline.
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The Commitment Navy Midshipmen Respects
D1 coaches at programs like Navy Midshipmen extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.