Sumter Surge

History was made today.

The Sumter Surge officially introduced itself to the community during our inaugural press conference and ribbon cutting.

Today wasn’t just about launching a basketball team.

It was about launching a vision built around community, opportunity, and championship culture.

Thank you to everyone who attended, partnered with us, and believed in this vision from day one.

This is only the beginning.

⚡ Rise With Us.

Today marked the beginning of something special.

To everyone who attended our official Sumter Surge Press Conference—thank you. Your support, encouragement, and belief in our vision made this moment unforgettable.

To our partners, sponsors, media, community leaders, volunteers, family, and fans: thank you for standing with us as we officially introduced professional basketball to Sumter.

This is more than a team. It’s a movement built for our city, powered by our community.

The journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to share what’s next. Stay tuned for season ticket information, community events, youth programs, and many more exciting announcements.

Together, we’re building something Sumter can be proud of.

⚡ Our City. Our Team. Our Surge.

⚡️ THE FUTURE STARTS HERE. ⚡️

The next generation of basketball talent is invited to Rise With Us at the Sumter Surge Youth Skills Clinic!

🏀 Train with the Sumter Surge coaching staff
⭐ Featuring Sumter’s Own CJ Felder CJ Felder 💫 – Professional Basketball Player
💪 Develop your skills, build confidence, and compete in a fun, high-energy environment.

📅 Saturday, August 22
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 155 Haynsworth St., Sumter, SC 29150
👦👧 Ages 6–16 | Boys & Girls Welcome

💲 Early Bird Registration: $85 (Ends August 1)
💲 Regular Registration: $100 (Beginning August 1)

Every participant receives:
✅ Professional Instruction
✅ Official Clinic T-Shirt
✅ Lunch Included
✅ Games & Competitions
✅ Certificate of Completion

🎟️ Spots are limited. Register today!

🔗Link in bio!

🌐 sumtersurge.com/youthclinic

CJFelder FutureStartsHere

The Sumter Surge are proud to announce Keenen Rucker as the organization’s Founding Head Coach.

A Sumter native, Coach Rucker brings several years of coaching experience across the middle school, high school, and prep school levels. Throughout his coaching career, he has helped develop student-athletes on and off the court while assisting multiple players in earning opportunities to compete at the collegiate level.

His passion for leadership, player development, and community made him the clear choice to help establish the culture of the Sumter Surge.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Rucker as we continue building professional basketball in Sumter.

With Us. ⚡

Keenen Rucker
Golden Desert Super League

The Sumter Surge are beginning the search for our Founding Head Coach as we continue building toward our 2027 season.

We are looking for a leader who understands player development, professionalism, community impact, and the responsibility of helping build a first-year organization the right way.

Interested candidates may send their resume, coaching background, and statement of interest to:

[email protected]
Subject line: Head Coach Interest

Rise With Us.

Sumter, this one’s for you. ⚡

We are proud to announce the Official Press Conference and Public Launch of Sumter’s first professional basketball team.
📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Silver Spoon Event Center · Sumter, SC
Professional basketball is coming to Sumter. And we’re just getting started.
All are welcome. Come be part of history.

When we said we were bringing professional basketball to Sumter, we meant it. Grateful to The Sumter Item for helping tell our story. This is bigger than basketball — it’s about giving our community something to rally behind. The best is still ahead.

Sumter Surge

Professional basketball is coming to Sumter.
The Sumter Surge are proud to join the Golden Desert Super League (GDSL), a national professional developmental basketball league committed to player development, competition, and community impact.

Why GDSL?

🏀 Professional Development Opportunities
🌎 Teams Across the Country
📅 Expected 16-Game Season
🏠 Expected 8 Home Games in Sumter
⚡ A League With Reach. A Movement With Purpose.

The Surge Is Rising.