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Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Men's Basketball

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Purdue Fort Wayne

Mastodons · Men's Basketball

Jon Coffman

Head Coach

Full staff (7)

Ryan Sims

Assistant Coach (17th season)

Email

Adam Blaylock

Assistant Coach (9th season)

Email

Mike Wolf

Assistant Coach (8th season)

Email

Matthew Ambrose

Assistant Coach - Director of Player Development (3rd season)

Email

Johnny DeJurnett

Graduate Assistant (1st season)

Email

Josh Kelly

Director of Analytics (7th season)

Email

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Head Coach

Jon Coffman

Direct contact details for this coach are not confirmed. Use the program's official athletics staff directory, linked from the ESPN program page.

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.

NameRoleEmail
Ryan Sims Assistant Coach (17th season) simsrb@pfw.edu
Adam Blaylock Assistant Coach (9th season) adam.blaylock@pfw.edu
Mike Wolf Assistant Coach (8th season) wolm@pfw.edu
Matthew Ambrose Assistant Coach - Director of Player Development (3rd season) ambrmk01@pfw.edu
Johnny DeJurnett Graduate Assistant (1st season) dejujj01@pfw.edu
Josh Kelly Director of Analytics (7th season) kelly203@pfw.edu
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About Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Basketball

Purdue Fort Wayne competes in the Horizon League, one of the most competitive mid-major conferences in college basketball. Head coach Jon Coffman has built a program that emphasizes both athletic development and academic excellence, providing student-athletes with a rigorous educational environment backed by the resources of a respected university system. The Mastodons play at a high level of collegiate basketball while maintaining the tight-knit community feel of a mid-sized program where players receive genuine playing opportunities and meaningful coaching attention. Fort Wayne's location in Indiana offers recruits access to excellent facilities and strong regional basketball tradition. The program values character, work ethic, and commitment to improvement. High school players interested in playing college basketball at a competitive level while earning a quality degree should reach out to Coach Coffman's staff to learn how Purdue Fort Wayne can help them achieve their goals both on and off the court.

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Net price

$12,471/yr

Below D1 median ($17,886)

Grad rate

40%

Below D1 median (67%)

Enrollment

5,484

Below D1 median (9,019)

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.

Average net price after aid (in-state), compared to 360 D1 schools with Scorecard data.

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000
$8,411 / year
$30,001–$48,000
$7,061 / year
$48,001–$75,000
$9,817 / year
$75,001–$110,000
$15,280 / year
$110,001+
$20,622 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
Undergraduate enrollment
5,484
Average net price
$12,471 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state)
$9,532 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state)
$23,573 / year
Graduation rate
40%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar

NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons camp or visit schedule.

One NCAA 2026-27 calendar for every D1 program. Dates checked against the NCAA calendar on Nov 8, 2026. NCAA calendar updated Jul 30, 2026. View the NCAA calendar (PDF)

Confirm rules with your target school's compliance office before visits or commitments.

Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.

Horizon League Teams

Horizon League men's basketball programs
School Location Enrollment Avg. net price
Cleveland State View program → Location Cleveland, OH Enrollment 8,969 Avg. net price $13,754
Detroit Mercy View program → Location Detroit, MI Enrollment 2,438 Avg. net price $13,469
Green Bay View program → Location Ashwaubenon, WI Enrollment 6,341 Avg. net price $12,211
IU Indianapolis View program → Location Indianapolis, IN Enrollment 13,830 Avg. net price $9,479
Milwaukee View program → Location Milwaukee, WI Enrollment 16,758 Avg. net price $15,625
Northern Kentucky View program → Location Highland Heights, KY Enrollment 8,246 Avg. net price $8,976
Oakland View program → Location Rochester, MI Enrollment 12,351 Avg. net price $11,815
Purdue Fort Wayne View program → Location Fort Wayne, IN Enrollment 5,484 Avg. net price $12,471
Robert Morris View program → Location Moon Township, PA Enrollment 2,896 Avg. net price $21,445
Wright State View program → Location Dayton, OH Enrollment 6,762 Avg. net price $13,715
Youngstown State View program → Location Youngstown, OH Enrollment 7,961 Avg. net price $9,161
All Horizon League programs →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Purdue Fort Wayne D1?

Yes, Purdue Fort Wayne is an NCAA Division I program in the Horizon League. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Purdue Fort Wayne men's basketball.

What conference is Purdue Fort Wayne in?

Purdue Fort Wayne competes in the Horizon League for D1 men's basketball.

What is the average net price at Purdue Fort Wayne?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $12,471 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.

What is undergraduate enrollment at Purdue Fort Wayne?

College Scorecard reports approximately 5,484 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to Purdue Fort Wayne?

Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.

Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons

Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D1 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons require.

Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.

Program data maintained by the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff. Last updated August 2026.

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