June 20, 2023 |
Photo – Coach Jim Brandenburg – Courtesy UW Athletics Department
One of Wyoming’s all-time great basketball coaches passed away this weekend. Jim Brandenburg was 87. Brandenburg led Wyoming to four conference titles and three NCAA tournaments, including a Sweet 16 appearance in 1987.
Wyoming was a national brand during his tenure in Laramie.
“Coach Brandenburg and his family made an enormous impact on this state and this university,” said Tom Burman, University of Wyoming Athletics Director.
Brandenburg was born on Dec. 10, 1935. He is survived by his daughter Shannon and his son Bart and was preceded in death by his wife, Jan. No information on arrangements regarding a memorial for Coach Brandenburg has been announced yet.
Brandenburg posted a 176-97 (.645) overall record as the Cowboys’ head coach. His winning percentage of 64.5 percent is second best in school history for coaches who coached at Wyoming three or more seasons.
Brandenburg’s three NCAA Tournament appearances with the Cowboys in 1980-81, 1981-82 and 1986-87 are the second most in school history.
