{"id":602477,"date":"2026-04-14T02:18:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T02:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/602477\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T02:18:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T02:18:31","slug":"g-league-guard-cleveland-signs-with-ottawa-blackjacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/602477\/","title":{"rendered":"G League Guard Cleveland Signs with Ottawa BlackJacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Surge Land Calgary Native Caelum Swanton-Rodger<\/a> <\/p>\n

April 9, 2026\n<\/p>\n

The Calgary Surge announced today the signing of Calgary native Caelum Swanton-Rodger, bringing a hometown presence, size, defensive strength, and high-level collegiate experience to the club\u2019s roster ahead of the upcoming season. Swanton-Rodger joins the Surge following a breakout 2024\u201325 campaign with the Monarchs, where he established himself as one of the premier defensive players in the Sun Belt Conference. The 6-foot-8 forward started 33 of 34 games and ranked second on his team in rebounding with 167 total boards (4.9 per game). He also finished second in the conference in both total blocks (61) and blocks per game (1.79), showcasing his elite rim protection. \u201cCaelum is an impactful two-way player who really anchored things defensively at the collegiate level,\u201d said Shane James, General Manager. \u201cHe competes at a high level, protects the rim, and rebounds the ball effectively. We\u2019re thrilled to welcome him back to Canada and into the Surge family.\u201d In addition to his defensive impact, Swanton-Rodger contributed offensively with 187 points (5.5 per game), 37 assists, and 11 steals while shooting an efficient 56.9 percent from the field. He recorded six double-digit scoring performances, highlighted by an 18-point, 10-rebound effort against Louisiana in the Sun Belt Championship. He also posted a career-best seven blocks in a dominant performance versus Texas State. \u201cAs a kid from Calgary it has always been a dream of mine to be able to play the game I love with my friends and family there to support me. With that said, I am incredibly proud and excited to announce that I will be coming home to join the Calgary Surge!\u201d said Swanton-Rodger \u201c \u201cThanks to the support of my coaches, friends, family, and the city of Calgary, I\u2019ve been able to turn this dream into reality. I can\u2019t wait to put on a show for you.\u201d A Calgary native, Swanton-Rodger developed locally through Edge School and UPlay Canada, earning recognition as one of the country\u2019s top young prospects. He represented Canada at the national team level and was named MVP of the 2022 Genesis Classic. During his prep career, he averaged 21.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game, demonstrating his all-around impact on both ends of the floor. Swanton-Rodger\u2019s signing not only reinforces the Surge\u2019s commitment to developing Canadian talent, but also highlights the organization\u2019s pride in elevating homegrown Calgary athletes while building a competitive roster for the upcoming season. ### About REAL Entertainment & Culture Inc. & the Calgary Surge REAL Entertainment & Culture Inc. (REC) is a professional sports and live entertainment company co-founded by Jason Ribeiro that operates the Calgary Surge Professional Basketball Club and REAL Studios. The Calgary Surge tipped off their inaugural season at WinSport Event Centre in May 2023, after originating as the Guelph Nighthawks, one of the founding members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). The 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 sport, entertainment, and arts and culture. Over three seasons, the Surge have made three straight CEBL Championship Weekend appearances, were crowned Western Conference Champions in 2023 and 2025, hold the league\u2019s single-game attendance record, and have sent over 6500 deserving kids and families to their games for free. 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