During the team's inaugural season, the Sting played their home games at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

[3] On October 25, 2016, the team announced its roster with several notable local players and former NCAA talent, including former 7'0'' UConn center Charles Okwandu.

[4] On November 5, 2016, the team tipped off its inaugural season at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame against the New Jersey Express, where they won 128–116 in front of a sold-out crowd.

[10] In the next evening's second-round game, the Sting defeated the Poughkeepsie-area based Atlantic Coast Cardinals 146–126 to reach the ABA Northeast Division Final.

The Sting announced they will split home venues during the 2017–18 season between Springfield Technical Community College and Agawam High School.

Reached Northeast Division Final On October 25, 2016, the Sting announced former 7'0'' UConn center Charles Okwandu would be joining the team.