Sherman Stampede
The Pride of North Texas.
The Sherman Stampede is the official professional basketball franchise of North Texas in The Basketball League (TBL), representing Sherman and the Texoma region on and off the court. Built on toughness, accountability, and connection to our community, the Stampede exists to give this region a team it can truly call its own.
From game night in Sherman to youth clinics, school visits, and business partnerships across Texoma, our mission is simple: compete for championships, create opportunities, and make every Stampede home date feel bigger than the box score.
Inaugural 2025–26 TBL season • Sherman, Texas • Unleash the Stampede.
- League: The Basketball League (TBL)
- Conference: Central / South (alignment TBA)
- Home: Sherman, Texas • Texoma region
- Season: Inaugural 2025–26 campaign
- Identity: High-IQ, high-effort, community-driven basketball
The Stampede brand is built around motion, energy, and pride in the Sherman area. Every decision — from roster construction to theme nights — is made with our players, partners, and community in mind.
Who We Are, and What We Stand For.
The Stampede is built on three pillars: on-court standard, off-court professionalism, and community impact. Everything we do traces back to these.
On-Court Standard
Structure, communication, and toughness. We value players who can read the floor, defend multiple actions, and make the right play over just chasing stats.
Off-Court Professionalism
Being a pro is bigger than the 48 minutes on the floor. We expect our players and staff to represent Sherman with respect at appearances, travel, and online.
Community Impact
The Stampede is a platform: for kids, for families, for local businesses, and for the Texoma region. We want our presence here to matter long after the final buzzer.
Play the Right Way, Every Possession.
Our style of play is built for modern professional basketball: spacing, ball movement, and players who can dribble, pass, shoot, and guard multiple spots. We want teams to feel our pace, our physicality, and our discipline in late-game moments.
- Offense: Shared ball, paint touches, and shot quality over hero ball.
- Defense: Talk, effort, and accountability on every coverage.
- Locker Room: High-character pros who lift the people around them.
Whether you’re a player, fan, or partner, you should feel that the Stampede is organized, serious about winning, and serious about doing things the right way.
- IQ and feel for the game, not just highlights.
- Willingness to defend and rebound regardless of role.
- Professional habits — practice, film, nutrition, recovery.
- Respect for teammates, staff, officials, and fans.
If you’re a player or agent interested in the Stampede, visit our Tryouts page for more information on evaluations, timelines, and how to share film and résumé.
A Professional Platform for Players & Communities.
The Basketball League (TBL) is a professional league that provides opportunities for players, coaches, and markets across the United States. It focuses on quality basketball, community engagement, and creating a strong environment for local businesses to connect with fans.
As a TBL franchise, the Sherman Stampede benefits from league-level structure, competition, and exposure, while keeping our core identity firmly rooted in Sherman and the Texoma region.
- Professional-level basketball accessible in the local community.
- New opportunities for local businesses and sponsors.
- Role models and mentors for youth throughout Texoma.
- Another reason for families and visitors to circle game nights.
Our goal is to make Stampede games a centerpiece of the local sports calendar while building something sustainable for years to come.
Built With Sherman, Not Just In Sherman.
We want local families, schools, nonprofits, and businesses to feel like they have ownership in the Stampede. Whether it’s through clinics, theme nights, or sponsorships, this franchise is designed to be a long-term win for the city.
Clinics, school visits, reading days, and mentorship opportunities with players and staff.
Theme nights, fundraising opportunities, and ticket-based outreach programs.
Sponsorships, business nights, and in-arena visibility that tie your brand directly to the game-night experience.