South Dakota Gold

The franchise was owned by Keary Ecklund, while Rick Lindner served as the team's general manager.

[3] On December 3, 2000 center LeRon Williams recorded a season-high 34 points in an 88–87 home win against the Salina Rattlers.

[5] The newly appointed coach debuted with an 81–96 loss to the Des Moines Dragons.

[3] The South Dakota Gold regularly brought up to 1,000 fans to the Corn Palace every game.

[3] The team ended the regular season with a 21–19 record, which put them on the second place in the East Division behind the Des Moines Dragons.