SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Augustana head men's basketball coach Cody Schilling has announced a pair of additions to his 2024-25 roster. Jacob Brandt and Tameron Ferguson have signed their national letters of intent to play for the Vikings next season.

"We are fired up to welcome Tameron and Jacob to the Augustana Men's Basketball family," Schilling said. "Both of these guys fit our culture and also our pursuit of excellence on and off the basketball court. Vikings fans are going to love watching these two compete in the navy blue and gold for years to come."

Jacob Brandt | Forward | 6'9" | Hillsboro, N.D. | Central Valley School
Schilling on Brandt: "Jacob's length, skill set and versatility are things that I am extremely excited about. He is a player who has improved so much over the last 18 months and I'm excited to see where he is another year or two down the road. He has a big time upside and is a tremendous kid. Jacob is hardworking and has an immense love for the game of basketball. I'm excited to work with him over the next 4 to 5 years and watch his game grow and blossom. We are fired up to welcome Jacob to the Augustana basketball family."

High School: Brandt is a four-year starter, three-time all-conference honoree and two-time captain for the Burros. He averaged 18 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and three blocks per game as a senior while leading his team to postseason action. As a junior, Brandt averaged 21 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks per game while leading his team to a third-place conference finish. He helped push his team to a runner-up finish as a sophomore while averaging 12 points and seven rebounds per game. 

Personal: Jacob is the son of Jeremy and Tanya Brandt. While at Augustana, he plans on majoring in business.

Tameron Ferguson | Guard | 6'2" | St. Cloud, Minn. | St. Cloud Tech HS 
Schilling on Ferguson: "Tam is an incredible player with a big time upside. His IQ, scoring, passing and rebounding abilities for 6'2 point guard are special. Being a coach's son, he has a great feel and understanding of the game. He is a fierce competitor on both ends of the floor and he's been a winner everywhere he's been. I'm excited to work with Tam on a daily basis and continue to help him grow his game. He will be a great addition to Augustana Viking basketball!"

High School: Ferguson averaged 35.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 5.9 steals per game while leading his team to a section final as a senior. He is a four-year letterwinner and  three-time all-conference honoree. He holds school records in points and steals, scoring over 2,000 points in his three varsity seasons. He was a Minnesota Mr. Basketball candidate as a senior and led the state in points per game, points, and steals. His career high of 53 points is a school record, and he was a member of the 2022 Minnesota All-State Tournament team. 

Personal: Tameron is the son of Don Ferguson, Jr. & Tammy Ferguson. He is undecided on his future major.