Purdue Fort Wayne Men’s Basketball Begins Season Preparations
The Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW) men's basketball team has held its first official practice in Fort Wayne, signaling the start of preparations for their 13th season under head coach Jon Coffman.
Fort Wayne, IN, September 22, 2026 —
The Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW) men’s basketball team has officially commenced its preparation for the upcoming season. The Mastodons held their first official practice in Fort Wayne on [Date of first practice, if provided, otherwise omit or state missing]. This marks the beginning of the team’s journey towards their 13th season under the leadership of head coach Jon Coffman.
Head Coach Jon Coffman, who has guided the program for its previous 12 seasons, will oversee the team’s development and strategy as they gear up for competitive play. The details regarding the specific date or location of the practice facility within Fort Wayne were not provided in the available summary.
The commencement of official practices is a significant milestone for any collegiate athletic program, signifying the transition from offseason training to team-focused drills, strategy implementation, and conditioning. This period is crucial for building team chemistry and refining gameplay ahead of the regular season schedule.
The summary did not include information regarding the roster, specific training goals for this practice, or any upcoming exhibition games. Further details about the team’s schedule or player expectations for the season were not made available in the initial summary.
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