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Hillsdale College’s men’s basketball program will host its first-ever coaching clinic in September, featuring sessions from top coaches on offense, special situations, and defense. The $25 event, open to coaches of all levels, will be held at the Roche Sports Complex in Michigan.
Purdue’s upcoming exhibition against the Fort Wayne Mastodons will test the program’s draw, with tickets priced between $25.50 and $50.50 and a coach confident the crowd will eclipse the 2016 record.
The Mastodons recently ran a youth skills camp at Memorial Park Middle School, engaging local students while reinforcing their commitment to community service and previewing a promising 2026‑27 campaign.
The program announced several staff appointments, including promotions and hires that bolster recruiting and player development.
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.
The Mastodons will host Purdue's Boilermakers in a preseason exhibition on October 22 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, with tickets going on sale in August and season ticket holders receiving priority.
Coach Jon Coffman announced the spring recruiting class for the 2026‑27 season, spotlighting five players whose diverse skill sets aim to keep Purdue Fort Wayne’s streak of consecutive winning seasons alive.