ACC Barnstorming Tour

08/06/2025

📅 Meet Phil Ford in Gastonia!

🕥 August 8 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Medical Center Pharmacy, 515 Cox Rd
🎁 Limited edition T-shirts, balls & hats available!

07/30/2025

🏀 50 years ago, Phil Ford changed ACC history. Now, the Tar Heel legend is coming to Gastonia on August 8th! 🎉

Come meet Phil Ford in person, grab a limited-edition T-shirt, ball, or hat, and celebrate one of basketball’s greatest. Don’t miss it!

04/28/2025

Nearly 40 years ago, I was chatting in the locker room with Jay Bilas, David Henderson, Johnny Dawkins, and the great Mark Alarie — right after Duke’s heartbreaking loss to Louisville in the national championship. Came across this old photo up in Asheville and couldn't help but reflect.

Fast forward 35 years later... another tough loss in the NCAA Championship — this time it was UNC who came up just short. But Caleb Love — he hit some huge shots late in the season and made some unforgettable moments. This photo was from an event in Concord.

Time flies. 40 years definitely has a way of catching up with you! A real honor to organize this tour.🏀📸 I don't think I could have done it without Pet, he made it a lot easier on this old man!

04/28/2025

All good things must come to an end...

After 44 incredible years, it looks like the curtain is closing on ACC Barnstorming. While NIL is opening new doors for players — and that's a good thing — it has also brought an end to a beloved tradition that began with Lennie Rosenbluth and the 1957 UNC championship team.

Through the late 1980s, national champions from Duke, NC State, and others proudly joined the tour, creating unforgettable memories. Our April schedules took us everywhere — from Europe to Indiana, South Carolina, Iowa, and even Maine — bringing the magic of ACC basketball to communities far and wide.

Legends like Phil Ford, Michael Jordan, Tyler Hansbrough, Johnny Dawkins, Gene Banks, David Thompson, Len Bias, and Ralph Sampson lit up high school gyms, leaving smiles, autographs, and lifetime memories behind.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you — to the players, coaches, high schools, athletic directors, and most of all, the fans — for making this journey so special.

From all of us at the Sumner Group, who have been honored to help drive this amazing tour for so many years, thank you for being part of something truly unforgettable.

If you have a favorite memory or photo from Barnstorming over the years, we would love for you to share it with us in the comments! Let’s celebrate the incredible moments and friendships that made it so special.

Here’s to the memories, the magic, and the lasting spirit of ACC Barnstorming. 💙🏀 Special thanks to my good friend and all time great PJF.

01/24/2025

ACC Fans!! Support your favorite ACC team by gearing up with The Mattamuskeet Goose Club college tee's. Celebrate the heritage and tradition of English Setters and wear your colors with pride!

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08/08/2024

08/08/2024

07/18/2024

As seen on the Holton Ahlers show, we introduce The Setters of Mattamuskeet College T-Shirts! We have ACC teams from all over NC & SC so grab yours today and support for your team from the stands or in the blind!

07/15/2024

As seen on the Holton Ahlers show, The Setters Of Mattamuskeet Collegiate T-Shirts are here just in time for football season coming up! Get your favorite teams gear and show your support in the stands, in front of the TV and in the woods.

https://www.mattamuskeetgooseclub.com/product/collegiate-t-shirts/

04/04/2024

Check out this Masters merch giveaway! Answer the two Masters trivia questions to be entered to win a mug and window decal. More giveaways to come!

The Masters is just around the corner and we’re giving away gear! ⛳️ Just like this post, comment your answer to the two Masters trivia questions below, and share this post for your chance to win the mug and decal.

1. Name the youngest Masters champion.
2. Name the player to complete the career Grand Slam of the modern majors.

The winner will be announced by 5pm tomorrow and will be contacted through direct message. Good luck!

03/26/2024

Time for some To***co Road teams to rise up. A great eastern NC company, Mt Olive, is so proud to have DJ and RJ as spokespersons.

03/18/2024

Pull your team through with these good luck Setters t's. Limited number avaliable!