Lorenzo Gordon 6'7" PF Oklahoma City U.(2006)

Lorenzo Gordon, a NAIA All American for Oklahoma City University during the 2005-2006 is developing into one of the top power forwards in all of international basketball. As a rookie during the 2006-2007 season Lorenzo played for Gothia Basket in Sweden where he was named to the league All Star Game and ranked among the league leaders in scoring and rebounding. After his successful rookie season Lorenzo moved to the stronger Turkish league for the 2007-2008 season with Kepez where he made a huge impact finishing 2nd in the league in scoring and making the league All Star Game. While playing for Kepez he exploded for 32 points against Euroleague power Efes Pilsen. Lorenzo played the 2008-2009 season in the Germany for the Frankfurt Skyliners where he was one of the top performers in the league ranking among the league leaders in scoring, rebounding, and efficiency rating. Is currently playing the 2009-2010 season in Turkey for Alaiga where he is ranked among the league leaders in scoring and rebounding. 

 

Working with Mike has been like working with family., he is always there when you need him. He does business in person taking his time to visit you at home or overseas not through phones or fax machines! Mike has great connections in the basketball world which have helped take me from a below the radar small college star to a top level player who has received multiple six figure contracts in the top leagues in Europe. Michael Hart is the best in the business and my agent for life! (Lorenzo Gordon- client for 4 years) 

 

Aaron Pettway 6'11" PF/C Oklahoma State(2006)

Aaron Pettway had a standout career at Hutchinson Junior College. He was rated as the #1 Junior College center in the country and was being recruited by numerous major colleges. Ultimately, Aaron signed with Oklahoma State University of the Big 12 Conference. At 6'11" with a NBA body and off the charts athleticism, Aaron looked like a surefire pro prospect. During his two seasons at Oklahoma State, Aaron inexplicably saw very little playing time and his professional future appeared in doubt. 

 

Following his senior season, Aaron signed with Hart Sports Management. Realizing that we had landed a huge sleeper with unlimited potential, our number one goal was to get him in front of club representatives, so that he could be judged by his talent, not his college stats. Aaron was invited to the 2006 Hart Sports Management camp where he played extremely well, generating interest from some of the European clubs in attendance. A deal materialized and Aaron was off to Poland for the 2006-07 season to play with Kager Gydinia, where Aaron had a strong rookie season leading the league in blocked shots and ranking in the top 10 in the league in rebounding. 

 

At the conclusion of his rookie season in Poland, Pettway was a hot commodity with interest from many of the top leagues in Europe. With over 10 lucrative six-figure offers on the table, he ultimately ended up signing in France with the top-level club SIG that was also competing in ULEB Cup Competition against other strong teams from around Europe. During the 2007-08 season Aaron turned in a number of dominant performances in ULEB Cup. During the spring of 2008 Aaron was back on the radar of NBA teams following a strong season in Europe. This translated in NBA summer league invitations from 10 teams. Aaron was on the verge of signing an NBA contract when he was injured in July of 2008 while attending Rookie/Free Agent Camp with the world champion Boston Celtics. 

 

Pettway was forced to sit out the 2008-2009 season due to a foot injury which required surgery. After not playing for a full season he signed for the 2009-2010 season with defending Latvian champion BK Ventspils which was competing in the Euroleague qualifying round. Aaron showed he was back with a vengeance when he had a monster 20 point, 17 rebound performance against Bennetton Treviso in the Euroleague Qualifying Round on October 1, 2009. 

 

Coming out of Oklahoma State I knew I needed a well connected agent to get me exposure since my college career did not go as I had planned. I got my first job overseas in a solid league by playing well at Mike's camp. The next season I signed a big deal in France(Pro A) and played well in ULEB Cup and Mike had multiple NBA teams interested in me before I got injured while attending a free agent workout with the Boston Celtics. After being out a year with an injury I still signed a contract for well over six figures with a team which was in Euroleague Competition. Michael Hart has made my dreams happen and I trust him with my life. (Aaron Pettway- client for 4 years)

 

Kevin Fletcher 6'10" PF/C UC Colorado Springs(2002)

 

Kevin Fletcher a 6'10" 260 lbs PF/C with inside/outside skills was a 2002 graduate of NCAA Division II UC Colorado Springs. He was a late bloomer whose college career started slowly but he came into into his own and had a strong senior season which drew our attention. Kevin played the first two seasons of his professional career in Portugal where he improved each season. After a strong second season in Portugal he took a step up the basketball ladder and moved to Poland for the next two seasons. During the 2005-2006 season while playing for Slask Wroclaw he played well in European Cup Competition which drew the attention of Aris Thessaloniki a top level club from Greece which was competing in the prestigious Euroleague competition. Fletcher signed for the 2006-2007 season in Greece with Aris and competed in both the Greek league and Euroleague competition but was limited due to injuries. Kevin played from 2007-2009 in the highly competitive Russian Superleague where he had two strong seasons. After his strong play in Russia, Kevin drew the attention of Turkish league power Besiktas where he is currently playing. During the 2009-2010 season he played particularly well in EuroCup competition. Fletcher career is one of upward mobility. He is one of the few players on the market who has significantly increased his salary all eight season of his career and counting. Is currently making fifteen times what he made as a rookie in 2002! 

 

Michael Hart has been my agent since I graduated college in 2002. I was a below the radar player who first had to prove myself in the mid level leagues in Europe before moving on to the big money leagues such as Greece, Russia, and Turkey where I have played the last 4 seasons. From the beginning Mike always talked about me being on a career track and moving up the ladder and he always put me in the right situations to be able to do just that. In a business with many shady agents he is an honest guy and hard worker who is not in it for the money. He finds jobs and will do whatever it takes to get you to the next level. (Kevin Fletcher- client for 8 years)

 

DJ Thompson 5'8" PG Appalachian State(2007)

 

DJ Thompson is a dynamic 5'8" point guard with great speed and shooting ability who had a standout college career at Appalacian State University of the Southern Conference finishing in 2007 as one of the top players in school history ranking among the all-time leaders in scoring, assists, steals, and three point field goals made. Upon graduating in 2007 and signing with Hart Sports Management Group DJ career has been on a career fast track moving to a better league each season. He caught the attention of the head coach of AZS Koszalin in Poland with his strong performance at the 2007 Hart Sports Management Camp and signed their for the 2007-2008 season where he ranked in the the top 10 in the league in scoring, assists, steals, three percentage and was named to the 2008 Polish league All Star Game.. After his successful first season DJ moved up the ladder to a top level league signing for the 2008-2009 season with AEK in Greece. During his season in Greece he played well ranking among the league leaders in assists, steals, and three percentage and showing he has what it takes to play at the highest level in Europe. He is currently playing the 2009-2010 season in Turkey for Antalya where he is having another strong season averaging 13 points and almost 4 assists per game and has the club on track for a playoff berth. 

 

The one thing that has impressed me about Mike is the quality of jobs that he has gotten me. Maybe it had something to do with me, but I feel like he's always put me in great situations. Mike's a hard-worker, with great business sense...making my job that much easier." (DJ Thompson- client for 3 years)

 

Rahshon Turner 6'7" PF FDU(1998)

 

Rahshon Turner is a 6'7" power forward with great toughness and heart who had a standout college career at Fairleigh Dickinson University of the Northeast Conference in which he led to the 1998 NCAA Tournament. At the conclusion of his college career he embarked on a pro career but suffered multiple stress fractures which delayed the start of his pro career for two seasons. Upon signing with Hart Sports Management in 2000 he signed to play in Spain with LA Palma for the 2000-2001 season in which he had a dominant season and won MVP of the LEB II league. After his strong first season in Spain he signed for the 2001-2002 season with Vichy in France(Pro B) . During this season he completely dominated the league winning the MVP, scoring title, rebounding title and help lead the team to the league title and promotion to French Pro A league . Rahshon resigned with Vichy for the following season to have the opportunity to prove himself in the top level French Pro A league. During the 2002-2003 season for Vichy he was ranked in the top five in the league in scoring and rebounding which caught the attention of top level French club Lemans in which he played from 2003-2005. During his time in Lemans Rahshon established himself as a top level player in Europe and received numerous awards including 1st team all league, rebounding title and helped lead the club to a 1st place regular season finish. At the conclusion on the 2005 season Rahshon signed with Gravelines in the French Pro A league for two seasons in which he played from 2005-2007. The 2005-2006 season was perhaps the most dominant of his career in which he led the league French league yet again and was the statistical MVP of the league with the highest efficiency rating. He was forced to sit out the 2007-2008 season while recovering from an injury. After not playing for a full season Rahshon signed with Ashkelon in Israel for the 2008-2009 season determined to show he was fully recovered from injury and still a top level player in Europe. For the season he led the strong Israeli league in rebounding and efficiency rating and had a dominant 26 point 17 rebound performance in the Playoffs against Euroleague power Maccabi Tel Aviv. Is currently playing the 2009-2010 season for Menorca in Spain.

 

Michael Hart has been my agent for ten years. During our time together I have had the opportunity to compete at the highest level in Europe and it has been very rewarding for both me and my family.. Mike is an honest and trustworthy guy with a blue collar work ethic who has always been there for me and my family. He is not just a placement service who finds players jobs he is in regular contact throughout the year checking to make sure things are going smooth and has come to watch me play in Europe on numerous occasions. He is not only my longtime agent but has become a friend. (Rahshon Turner- client for 10 years)

 

Jerry Johnson 6'0" PG Rider(2005) 

 

Jerry Johnson is a 6'0" scoring point guard who is a 2005 graduate of Rider University of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. He had a stellar career at Rider earning 1st team All MAAC honors from 2003-2005 and scoring 2000 career points. At the conclusion of his college career he played at the 2005 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament(NBA Pre Draft Camp) and attended Rookie/Free Agent Camp with the LA Clippers. Jerry signed to play the 2005-2006 season in the Polish league with Polfarma where he took the league by storm finishing in the top 5 the league in scoring and assists and was named to the league All Star Game. After his strong season in Poland he moved to the strong Turkish league signing with Mersin for the 2006-2007 season. At the conclusion of his season in Turkey he signed in the equally tough French Pro A league for the 2007-2008 season with Clermont where he ranked in the top 10 in the league in scoring and assists. Near the end of the season he caught the attention of the top team in Belgium Spirou Charleroi who signed him for the remainder of the 2007-2008 season looking to add a difference maker who could help the team win the championship. Jerry helped lead Spirou Charleroi to the 2008 Belgian league championship. The 2008-2009 season was the year where Johnson established himself as a top level player on the European market. During this season Jerry helped lead Spirou Charleroi to the 2nd round of the prestigious EuroCup competition ranking in the top 10 in EuroCup in scoring and assists and helped Spirou Charleroi to the 2009 Belgian league title. Is currently playing the 2009-2010 season for Spirou Charleroi which competed in the Euroleague Qualifying Round and looking to lead the club to its third straight championship!

 

My experience with Michael Hart as an Agent and Friend, has been overall a positive experience. Michael Hart takes pride in the growth of his clients on and off the basketball court. In this life of basketball, its very important to have a person like Michael Hart to represent you in all aspects. (Jerry Johnson- client for 5 years)

 

Mark Blount- 7"0" C Minnesota Timberwolves

 

During the 1999-2000 season we began working with Mark Blount, a 7'0" center, who left University of Pittsburgh after his sophomore center. He declared for the 1997 NBA Draft and was selected in the 2nd round by the Seattle Supersonics. After getting released by the Seattle Supersonics, Mark bounced around the minor leagues and was not involved in organized basketball for the 1998-1999 season. Up to this point in his career, Blount's story was one like many young players without proper guidance. Unfulfilled potential was a common phrase used to describe Mark's talent. 

 

In December of 1999, Hart Sports Management Group devised a structured training program which was designed to take Blount from a minor league reserve with the Baltimore Bayrunners of the IBL to a guaranteed NBA contract. Through intense training with the Hart Sports Management Group's staff of strength and conditioning coaches and basketball training experts, Blount was able to gain 25 pounds of muscle as well as significantly increase his skill level. The end result of this seven month mission was a two year guaranteed contract with the Boston Celtics of the NBA. The focused attention that Mark received from Hart Sports Management Group was instrumental in his current NBA career.