Purdue University Fort Wayne has appointed Justin Brown as the new Assistant Coach – Director of Recruiting & Community Engagement for its men’s basketball program. The announcement was made on September 17, 2026, as the Mastodons gear up for the upcoming Horizon League season in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Head coach Jon Coffman praised Brown’s extensive 15-year coaching experience and his valuable recruiting connections, particularly in junior college circuits, Chicago, and Texas. Coffman highlighted Brown’s skill in building strong relationships with players and recruits, considering him a perfect cultural fit for the Mastodons staff.
Before joining Purdue Fort Wayne, Brown served two seasons as an assistant coach at Ball State, working closely with guards like Jermahri Hill, who earned Honorable Mention All-MAC honors in the 2024-25 season. Brown’s coaching tenure also includes three seasons at Pacific and three at Eastern Illinois. He played as a guard at NCAA Division II Southwest Baptist University, where he won back-to-back Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association championships in 2008 and 2009, and began his coaching career there in the 2009-10 season.
Brown’s coaching background also features roles at Perspective Charter High School, South Plains Junior College, and Utah State University-East Utah. The Mastodons will open their 2026-27 season with an exhibition game against Purdue on October 22 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
CSB Take
The addition of Justin Brown to the Purdue Fort Wayne coaching staff brings a seasoned recruiter and coach whose regional connections and experience with player development can energize the Mastodons’ recruiting efforts. Brown’s background working with high-level guards and familiarity with key recruiting hotspots supports the program’s competitiveness in the Horizon League. His presence offers a strategic advantage as the team approaches its season opener and looks to build on past successes.
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