Men's Basketball
Matthew Ambrose
- Title:
- Assistant Coach - Director of Player Development (3rd season)
- Email:
- ambrmk01@pfw.edu
Matthew Ambrose enters his third season with Purdue Fort Wayne in 2026-27 and his first as Assistant Coach - Director of Player Development, after serving as the program’s Director of Player Development since 2024 in a gradaute role. Ambrose oversees individualized skill instruction, player workouts and overall performance growth both on-and-off the court. His impact has been evident in the success of several standout players, helping develop multiple All-Horizon League performers, including Rasheed Bello, Jalen Jackson and Corey Hadnot II.
A former standout at Stevenson High School in Illinois, Ambrose played for his father, Pat Ambrose, one of the most respected high school coaches in Illinois and the coach of NBA Champion and NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson. Ambrose continues to be an integral part of Purdue Fort Wayne’s sustained success and player development efforts. Ambrose graduated from Calvin University in 2024. Ambrose recently graduated with a master's degree at Purdue Fort Wayne.
A former standout at Stevenson High School in Illinois, Ambrose played for his father, Pat Ambrose, one of the most respected high school coaches in Illinois and the coach of NBA Champion and NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson. Ambrose continues to be an integral part of Purdue Fort Wayne’s sustained success and player development efforts. Ambrose graduated from Calvin University in 2024. Ambrose recently graduated with a master's degree at Purdue Fort Wayne.
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