This expansion team will officially join the NBA starting in the 2026–2027 season. This exciting new franchise represents exactly what the people of South Carolina have been waiting for  Columbia’s first-ever NBA team in franchise history. 

Description 
Gators are highly prevalent in South Carolina’s region, especially in Columbia. Known for their fierce and powerful nature, the “Mean Green Gators” perfectly embody the spirit of competition. We drew inspiration from this to represent the team’s identity using gator-skin textures on the uniforms and other merchandise. The combination of red and green creates a bold, competitive brand that shows this team is here to stay.