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Purdue Fort Wayne coach Jon Coffman finally locked in an exhibition game against Purdue in West Lafayette, a milestone after years of proposals, fundraisers and a memorable 2016 upset of Indiana.
An exhibition game pitting Purdue against Purdue Fort Wayne will take place this October at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, a venue that witnessed a stunning upset a decade ago. Coach Jon Coffman, who has chased this pairing for ten years, hopes the event will draw a crowd that rivals or exceeds the 11,076 fans who attended the 2016 victory over Indiana.
Five‑star recruit Isaiah Hill has been invited to the USA Basketball U17 training camp, a stepping stone toward the FIBA U17 Men’s World Cup in Istanbul, where he could become the next Purdue player to shine internationally.
Purdue will open its preseason schedule with a home game against Purdue Fort Wayne, part of a three‑game exhibition slate that also includes Ball State and Connecticut. The contest highlights the program’s continued reliance on Fort Wayne as a talent pipeline and showcases a roster that blends returning veterans with new faces.
Purdue's men's basketball team will face Purdue Fort Wayne on Oct. 22 in its third preseason exhibition, joining games against Ball State and Connecticut as the Boilermakers fine‑tune a roster reshaped by recent departures.
The Boilermakers will open their preseason with a home clash against Purdue Fort Wayne on Oct. 22, followed by games versus Ball State and a road trip to Connecticut, as they fine‑tune a squad that lost four starters from last season’s Elite Eight run.
Purdue’s 2026‑27 preseason schedule features three exhibition games, including a matchup with Purdue Fort Wayne at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, and a home contest versus Ball State. The roster returns 10 players but loses four starters from the Elite Eight run.
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