Game Date: Nov 26th, 2044
Sioux Falls
Stu Ransom - SF
Team: Sioux Falls Cougars [ID #553] 
Location: Sioux Falls, SD (Plains)
Conference: II.2 [Division 1]
President:
stlouis40
[since November 25th 2020 | last seen April 21st 2025]
Coach: Bruce Sellers
Arena: Stewart Center
Rating: 408.27 - Overall Position: #18
Fan Mood: 102.66
Alumni Mood: 240.35
Prestige: 228
Team Notes:
• Nov 19 2044: 3-star prospect Jorge Saenz committed.• Nov 16 2044: 3-star prospect Kent Lohman committed.
• Oct 06 2044: Marshall Van Slyke was hired as the new assistant coach.
• Oct 06 2044: Assistant coach Andy Whitaker was let go.
• Oct 06 2044: Andy Whitaker was hired as the new assistant coach.
• Oct 06 2044: Bruce Sellers was appointed as the new head coach.
• Oct 06 2044: Wendell Brantley was fired as head coach.
• Mar 26 2044: Head coach Wendell Brantley was inducted into the team Hall of Fame.
• Mar 13 2044: Made the national tournament field.
• Jan 14 2044: 2-star prospect Corey Galli committed.
Record:
Wins: 9 Losses: 3 Pct: .750 Conf Wins: 1 Conf Losses: 1 Conf Pct: .500 Conf Rank: 8 Last10: 8-2 Streak: L1Pts Ave: 86.9 - 69.8 Pts Diff: +17.2 Team Power Index: 137.1
Press Releases:
Oct 06 2044: Coach Wendell Retiring - by stlouis40 on April 4th, 2025After 29 years of dedicated service, “Waterloo Wendell” Brantley has announced his retirement as head basketball coach. Coach Brantley was the first ever coach hired by President Stlouis40 and what an indelible mark he left on the Cougars men’s basketball program.
Key Highlights of Coach Brantley’s Career:
Win-Loss Record Snap Shot: Overall % .683, Overall 847-394, Conference 527-321, Playoffs 50-22, Tournament 25-16.
Notable Achievements:
1 National Champs
1 Legends Champs, 3 Legends Playoff Champs
Div 1 – 4 Conference Champs, 2 Conference Playoff Champs
Div 2 – 1 Conference Champs, 1 Conference Playoff Champs
Div 3 – 1 Conference Champs, 1 Conference Playoff Champs
Jan 09 2038: Eagerly Waiting for Home Games - by stlouis40 on April 6th, 2024
The Sioux Falls community and fans have been waiting for hosting some home games. Sioux Falls has had a total of 7 home games through non-conference and conference games thus far. Thats right....SEVEN! The good news is we only have 5 more away games. We are also in 3 way tie in Legends for most games missed with injuries. Optimistic that between having healthy players and our home games we can finish strong in a tough Legends conference.
Oct 04 2035: New Prestige - by stlouis40 on November 17th, 2023
Sioux Falls finally made it into the 200's with a 204 Prestige. We now join 16 other programs with a 200 or above Prestige!
Apr 05 2032: Finally! - by stlouis40 on June 1st, 2023
After taking over the team 17 seasons ago we finally won the championship! We started out in Div 3 and over the years have made the team a consistent winner. The team is losing 3 starting seniors but believe there is enough talent to have another great season next year. Congratulations to New England making it to the championship game as well! Good luck to everyone next season!
Mar 27 2032: Back to Final Four! - by stlouis40 on May 30th, 2023
For the 2nd time in 7 Seasons the Cougars are back in the Final Four! We have been in the Championship game once before but hoping to go all the way this year. We have to get past a tough Methodist University squad. This Cougars team has no star player, but rather players that play their position well. Good luck to the Final Four teams!