Head Coach
Jon Yeh
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 Yeh | Head Men's Basketball Coach | jyeh@tmu.edu |
| John Green | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | jgreen@tmu.edu |
| Dusty Rogers | Men's Basketball Chaplain | drogers@tmu.edu |
About Truett McConnell University Basketball
Truett McConnell basketball has built something real in the Appalachian Athletic Conference, a program where development matters as much as winning, and where players genuinely grow into the next level. Head coach Jon Yeh has constructed a culture that demands accountability while creating space for young players to find their game. This isn't a shortcut; it's a place where your work translates into opportunity. The Eagles compete in an NAIA conference that rewards consistency and skill development. Yeh's approach centers on fundamentals, basketball IQ, and the kind of toughness that carries into professional settings. Players here understand that every practice, every film session, every conditioning block serves a purpose. Cleveland provides a tight-knit campus environment where basketball isn't background noise, it's central to student-athlete life. What separates Truett McConnell is the program's genuine commitment to transition. Coaches evaluate whether you're trending upward, whether you're coachable, whether you belong in their system. They're not looking for finished products; they're building them. The conference schedule provides consistent competition that prepares you for what comes next, whether that's a Division I transfer, professional basketball, or a career beyond the court. If you've been overlooked or need a platform to prove yourself, this is the kind of program that creates those opportunities. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
NAIA programs can offer scholarships and a high level of competition in a smaller-school environment. Learn about NAIA basketball scholarships and how this division compares to JUCO options before finalizing your recruiting list.
What Recruits Should Know About NAIA Basketball
The Appalachian Athletic Conference operates within the NAIA, where scholarship opportunities exist but recruiting timelines and standards differ from NCAA programs. NAIA coaches recruit primarily through direct outreach, exposure events, and coach-to-coach referrals. Academic requirements are governed by the NAIA Eligibility Center, a separate process from the NCAA.
Truett McConnell University and its Appalachian Athletic Conference peers offer full and partial scholarships to players who fit their system. Smaller rosters mean more playing time for the right player, and NAIA programs regularly produce players who transfer up to D2 and D1. Getting evaluated starts with sending updated film and a clear academic transcript directly to the coaching staff.
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Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Truett McConnell University.
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Coaches at NAIA programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Truett McConnell University use every recruiting cycle.
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.