Men's Basketball
Coffman, Jon
Jon Coffman
- Title:
- Head Coach
Jon Coffman was hired as the 12th head coach of the Mastodon men's basketball program in 2014 after serving as an assistant for three seasons. He enters the 2025-26 campaign in his 12th season as head coach with a 198-155 record. He has the most victories in program history.
Coffman graduated from Washington & Lee University in 1996, earning a pair of bachelor’s degrees in economics and geology. He was also a three-year starter for the Generals basketball team and captain of the 1995-96 squad.
After graduation, Coffman worked in finance for two years in San Francisco, California before joining the coaching ranks in 1997.
Coffman and his wife, Tracy, have a son, Thomas, and a daughter, Lucy. They reside in Fort Wayne. Tracy has spent time as the head softball coach NAIA Northwest Ohio and NCAA Division III Hamilton. Prior to that she was an assistant coach at Division I Stetson and Central Florida.
As Head Coach (2014-present)
• 2021-22 Horizon League Coach of the Year
• 2015-16 Summit League Coach of the Year
• Won the 2021-22 Horizon League regular season title
• Won the 2015-16 Summit League regular season title
• National Invitational Tournament berth in 2016
• CollegeInsider.com Tournament berths in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2023 (runner-up finish)
• College Basketball Invitational berth in 2022
• From 2013-14 to 2024-25, 223 wins, second most among Horizon League schools, behind only Wright State
• Eight seasons since 2015-16 in the top 25 in the nation in 3-pointers per game
• Beat Indiana in back-to-back seasons in 2016 and 2017
• Win over No. 3 Indiana in 2016 matched the highest-ranked team a Summit League school has ever defeated
• Win over No. 3 Indiana in 2016 was the first win over an AP Top 25 team in program history
• Win over Indiana in 2017 had the largest margin of victory (20) and was the largest Summit League win against a Big Ten opponent since 1994
• In six seasons from 2015-16 to 2024025, the Mastodons ranked in the top 35 in the nation in points per game
• Only Division I team in Indiana from 2013-14 to 2017-18 to play in the postseason each of the five years
• Compiled six consecutive winning seasons from 2014-2019, joining South Dakota State as the only teams in the Summit League to do so
• Multiple times set a program record for highest ranking in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Poll, reaching as high as No. 6 in 2016
• Received program’s first ever Associated Press and USA TODAY Top 25 votes in 2016
• Earned NCAA APR Public Recognition Awards in 2016 and 2017
• Recruited and coached John Konchar, who moved on to play with the Memphis Grizzlies
• John Konchar became the first student-athlete in NCAA Division I men’s basketball history to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 500 assists and 250 steals
• John Konchar became the first player in program history to be named All-League First Team each of his four seasons
• Since 1992-93, John Konchar is the only player in NCAA Division I with two seasons of 450 points, 200 rebounds, 150 assists and 60 steals
• John Konchar's program ranks: 2nd in points (2,065), 1st in rebounds (1,150), 2nd in assists (554), 2nd in steals (272) and 7th in blocks (78). Assists and steals totals were DI era records
• John Konchar became just the second player in program history selected to participate in the Portsmouth Invitational
• Jarred Godfrey used a fifth season to finish as the program's career leader in points (2,164) and games played (153). He finished second in field goals (743), third in free throws (417), third in rebounds (650), assists (478) and steals (217)
• Bryson Scott set the program record for single-season points (746) and career scoring average (19.4 per game)
• Bryson Scott and John Konchar were selected to play in the NABC Reese’s College All Star Game
• Bryson Scott and Kason Harrell played in the 3x3U National Championships at Final Four
• Mo Evans finished his career as the program leader in 3-pointers with 266
• Mo Evans recorded 463 career assists, third in program history and second during the DI era only to Konchar
• 2017 senior class finished with most wins in program history (85)
• Max Landis named the Summit League Player of the Year and Associated Press All-American in 2016
• Max Landis made a single-season program record 125 3-pointers in 2015-16
• Max Landis set a program record with 44 points and 11 3-pointers at South Dakota on Feb. 4, 2016
• Max Landis participated in the State Farm 3-point Championship at the Final Four
• 26 Summit League Academic Honor Roll selections from 2014-2020
• Six Mastodons selected in the G-League Draft (Bryson Scott (2018), Steve Forbes (2015), Luis Jacobo (2014), Deilvez Yearby (2014), Frank Gaines (2013) and Bobby Planutis (2024))
• Six of program’s top 10 all-time scorers have played during Coffman’s time at Purdue Fort Wayne (Jarred Godfrey, John Konchar, Frank Gaines, Mo Evans, Kason Harrell, and Bryson Scott)
• 11 Mastodons have scored 1,000 points as a Mastodon during Coffman’s time at Purdue Fort Wayne (John Konchar, Frank Gaines, Mo Evans, Kason Harrell, Bryson Scott, Joe Reed, Joe Edwards, Jarred Godfrey, Deonte Billups, Rasheed Bello and Jalen Jackson)
As Assistant Coach (2011-2014)
• Tied for second in the Summit League in 2013-14
• Earned program's first postseason berth, defeating Akron in the CIT in 2014
• 2013-14 squad finished 25-11 for program's first 20-win season in the Division I era
• 2013-14 team ended the season with the eighth-best field goal percentage in NCAA Division I
• Team ranked 16th in NCAA Division I in three-point field goal percentage in 2013-14
• 2013-14 team ranked 20th in the country in total three-point field goals
• Team ranked 27th in total assists in Division I in 2013-14
As Assistant Coach (2009-2011)
• Coached under Emmett Davis, who is the winningest coach in program history
• Joe Hoban set the program's single-game assist record with 13 against Longwood (1/2/2011)
• Kyle Roemer moved into fourth on the all-time scoring list with 1,640 points
• Kyle Roemer scored the 12th-most points in a season in program history with 544
• Kyle Roemer set the program's record in career 3-pointers with 267
As Assistant Coach (2001-2009)
• E.J. Gordon (1,691), Garfield Blair (1,582), Anthony Register (1,414) joined the 1,000-point club
• E.J. Gordon became the career leader in steals with 235
• Anthony Register finished his career in second in program history in steals with 172
• Upset Georgia on New Year's Eve 2004, 56-52, which was the Hatters’ first win over an SEC opponent in 21 years
• During his last five seasons, the Hatters won 33 of their last 44 home games (.750)
• Had their highest conference finish in program history in 2008
• Set three school records for wins in the Division I era (overall, road and home winning streaks)
• Held the longest winning streak in the nation in 2005-06, winning 12 of their last 14 games
• 2002-03 team had the most steals in program history with 282
• 2005-06 and 2007-08 teams both had 11 conference wins, which is the second-best in program history
• Held Johnson & Wales to 36 points, which is the fewest points allowed in the modern era
As Assistant Coach (2000-01)
• 2000-01 Southern Conference regular season title
• Team rose as high as 33rd in the country in the AP Poll
• Team recorded highest free throw percentage performance in program history with 14 of 14 vs. The Citadel (2/12/01)
• Jeff Bolton had a 30-point game vs. The Citadel (1/22/01)
• Did not lose at home, going 13-0 in his season at Charleston
As Assistant Coach (1998-2000)
• Had a winning season in his first year of coaching (15-11)
• Advanced past Eastern Mennonite (96-87) in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament in 1999
Washington & Lee
• Was a three-year starter for the Generals from 1993-96
• Captain of the team in the 1995-96 season
• Record-holder for three-pointers made in a game with 7 against Emory & Henry (1/18/95)
• Holds record for free throws made in a game with 18 against Mary Washington (1/9/95)
• Record holder for free throws attempted in a game with 22 against Mary Washington (1/9/95)
National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District First Team (2): Max Landis (2015-16), John Konchar (2018-19)
National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District Second Team (6): Frank Gaines (2011-12), Mo Evans (2016-17), John Konchar (2016-17, 2017-18), Bryson Scott (2017-18), Jalen Jackson (2024-25)
Athletics Directors Association Division I-AAA Scholar Athlete (1): John Konchar (2018-19)
CollegeInsider.com Lou Henson All-America Team (3): Max Landis (2015-16), John Konchar (2017-18, 2018-19)
CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Freshman All-America Team (1): John Konchar (2015-16)
Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention (1): Max Landis (2015-16)
All-Horizon League First Team (3): Jarred Godfrey (2021-22), Jalen Jackson (2024-25), Rasheed Bello (2024-25)
All-Horizon League Second Team (1): Jarred Godfrey (2022-23)
All-Horizon League Third Team (2): Jarred Godfrey (2020-21), Jalon Pipkins (2021-22)
All-Horizon League Defensive Team (4): Jalon Pipkins (2021-22), Anthony Roberts (2023-24), Rasheed Bello (2023-24 & 2024-25)
Horizon League Sixth Man of the Year (1): Deonte Billups (2021-22)
Horizon League All-Academic Team (4): Dylan Carl (2020-21), Jalen Jackson (2023-24 & 2024-25), Rasheed Bello (2024-25)
Horizon League All-Academic Team Honorable Mention (1): Ra Kpedi (2022-23)
Horizon League Player of the Week (1): Jarred Godfrey (1/11/2021)
Horizon League Coach of the Year (1): 2021-22
Horizon League Sportsmanship Award (1): Jalen Jackson (2024-25)
Summit League Coach of the Year (1): 2015-16
Summit League Player of the Year (1): Max Landis (2015-16)
Summit League Sixth Man of the Year (1): Mo Evans (2013-14)
All-Summit League First Team (10): Frank Gaines (2011-12, 2013-14, 2015-16), Luis Jacobo (2013-14), Steve Forbes (2014-15), John Konchar (2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19), Bryson Scott (2017-18)
All-Summit League Second Team (1): Steve Forbes (2013-14)
Summit League All-Newcomer Team (8): Steve Forbes (2013-14), Mo Evans (2013-14), Luis Jacobo (2014-14), Max Landis (2014-15), John Konchar (2015-16), Bryson Scott (2016-17), Matt Holba (2018-19), Deonte Billups (2019-20)
All-Summit League Honorable Mention (4): Joe Edwards (2014-15), Joe Reed (2015-16), Kason Harrell (2018-19), Jarred Godfrey (2019-20)
Summit League All-Tournament Team (6): Frank Gaines (2012-13), Pierre Bland (2013-14), Luis Jacobo (2013-14), Max Landis (2015-16), John Konchar (2017-18, 2018-19)
Summit League Player of the Week (23): Frank Gaines (2/4/2013), Luis Jacobo (11/18/2013, 1/13/2014), Pierre Bland (1/27/2014), Max Landis (2/9/2014, 12/28/2016, 1/19/2016, 2/1/2016, 2/8/2016), Steve Forbes (12/8/2014, 2/2/2015), Joe Reed (12/21/2015), John Konchar (1/25/2016, 2/1/2016, 2/22/2016, 12/26/2016, 1/30/2017, 12/23/2018, 12/31/2018, 2/4/2019), Bryson Scott (11/12/2017, 12/4/2017), Jarred Godfrey (12/2/2019)
Summit League Athlete of the Month (2): Mo Evans (December 2015), John Konchar (December 2018)
All-Patriot League First Team (1)^: Kyle Roemer (2009-2010)
Patriot League All-Rookie Team (2)^: Mitch Rolls (2009-2010), Pat Moore (2010-2011)
All-District II by National Association of Basketball Coaches Second Team (1)^: Kyle Roemer (2009-2010)
All-Atlantic Sun Conference Second Team (5)*: E.J. Gordon (2003-04, 2005-06), Anthony Register (2004-05), Garfield Blair (2007-08, 2008-09)
Atlantic Sun Conference All-Freshman Team (2)*: Mark Stiles (2001-02), E.J. Gordon (2002-03)
Atlantic Sun Conference Freshman of the Year (1)*: E.J. Gordon (2002-03)
Atlantic Sun Conference All-Tournament Team (1)*: E.J. Gordon (2005-06)
Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week (7)*: Garfield Blair (1), Ravii Givens (1), E.J. Gordon (2), Gabe McMillan (1), Anthony Register (1), A.J. Smith (1)
CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team (1)%: Jody Lumpkin (2000-2001)
Southern Conference Player of the Year (1)%: Jody Lumpkin (2000-2001)
All-Southern Conference First Team (1)%: Jody Lumpkin (2000-2001)
All-Southern Conference Second Team (1)%: Jeff Bolton (2000-2001)
All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference Second Team (2)&: Bryan Pruett (1998-1999), Chris Barbour (1998-1999)
^ at Colgate
* at Stetson
% at College of Charleston
& at Emory & Williams
| Year | School | Position | Overall Record | Conference Record | Conference | Postseason |
| 2014-15 | Purdue Fort Wayne | Head Coach | 16-15 | 9-7 | Summit League | CIT |
| 2015-16 | Purdue Fort Wayne | Head Coach | 24-10 | 12-4 (regular season champions) | Summit League | NIT |
| 2016-17 | Purdue Fort Wayne | Head Coach | 20-13 | 8-8 | Summit League | CIT |
| 2017-18 | Purdue Fort Wayne | Head Coach | 18-15 | 7-7 | Summit League | CIT |
| 2018-19 | Purdue Fort Wayne | Head Coach | 18-15 | 9-7 | Summit League | |
| 2019-20 | Purdue Fort Wayne | Head Coach | 14-19 | 6-10 | Summit League | |
| 2020-21 | Purdue Fort Wayne | Head Coach | 8-15 | 6-14 | Horizon League | |
| 2021-22 | Purdue For Wayne | Head Coach | 21-12 | 15-6 (regular season champions) | Horizon League | CBI |
| 2022-23 | Purdue Fort Wayne | Head Coach | 17-15 | 9-11 | Horizon League | |
| 2023-24 | Purdue Fort Wayne | Head Coach | 23-13 | 11-9 | Horizon League | CIT Runner-Up |
| 2024-25 | Purdue Fort Wayne | Head Coach | 19-13 | 12-8 | Horizon League | |
| Totals | 198-155 (.561) | 104-91 (.533) | ||||
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