Calgary Surge Re-Sign Guard Stef Smith

The Calgary Surge have re-signed Stef Smith for the 2024 season, the team announced Wednesday.

Smith served as point guard in the Calgary Surge’s inaugural season. He started in 21 games and averaged 15.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 30.1 minutes per game. This was his second season in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), after receiving his professional start with the Guelph Nighthawks, where he averaged 7.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 17.6 minutes in 16 games played.

“Bringing Stef Smith back to Calgary was a priority of ours. He has become one of the most dominant guards in our league and arguably the best clutch shot maker period,” said Surge General Manager Shane James. “He was our backbone and we relied on him to lead our team both on and off the court. I expect nothing but another phenomenal year from Stef given his growth as a  professional over the last two years.”

Throughout the CEBL offseason, the Ajax native played in Orléans, France where he averaged 16.8 points, 3.7 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 26 minutes in 23 games played with the Orléans Loiret Basket.

“I am really excited to be back for year two in Calgary,” said Stef Smith. “I am looking forward to building on our success from last year with one goal in mind – winning a championship.”

Smith also played professionally for the KK Kolubara LA 2003 in the Basketball League of Serbia, where he averaged 23 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 32  minutes in 13 games.

Fans can now purchase tickets to the team’s season opener at the Scotiabank Saddledome at www.calgarysurge.ca/surge2thedome.

About the Calgary Surge 

The Calgary Surge tipped off their inaugural season at WinSport Event Centre in May 2023, after originating the Guelph Nighthawks, one of the founding  members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). From day one, the Surge have been committed to being the Home Team for Calgary and a space  where everyone is welcome. 

The Calgary Surge are active members of the community and have participated in a few hundred events (and counting) around the city that connect the team with diverse communities through sort and entertainment. In 

their inaugural season, the Surge finished 1st overall in the Western Conference and were crowned Western Conference Champions in the playoffs. For more  information, visit www.calgarysurge.ca.

About the Canadian Elite Basketball League

A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.