Management
Career planning & representation
Strategy, guidance and representation for every step of your playing career, including team placement and transitions.
Strategy
Placement
Advisory
540
Management, representation & legal services
Elevating basketball careers
on and off the court
540 Sports & Entertainment is a certified basketball agency focused on representing elite talent across the NBA, WNBA, G League, FIBA and NCAA with integrity and long‑term vision.
Latest news
Signing announcement
540 SE signs James Okonkwo, Duncan Powell & Taeshaud Jackson II
540 Sports & Entertainment is proud to welcome James Okonkwo, Duncan Powell and Taeshaud Jackson II to the family, providing comprehensive representation as they continue their professional basketball journeys.
Our team will support their development, contract negotiations and brand building across domestic and international opportunities.
Newswire
540 SE announces the additions of James Okonkwo, Duncan Powell and Taeshaud Jackson II to its roster of represented players.
Services
Representation built for today’s game
From early career decisions to veteran contracts, we provide management, marketing and legal coverage tailored to each player’s path.
Brand & media
Brand building & visibility
Personal brand development, endorsements, media relations and digital presence aligned with your values and goals.
Brand
Media
Endorsements
Legal
Contracts & legal support
Contract negotiations, draft preparation support and coordination with trusted financial and legal resources.
Contracts
Draft
Protection
Current clients
Current players & positions
Current 540 SE players and their primary basketball positions.
Current players
Men’s basketball
Kai Jones – Forward / Center
Chris Clemons – Guard
AJ Hoggard – Guard
James Okonkwo – Forward
TJ Bickerstaff – Forward
Lance Terry – Guard
Duncan Powell – Forward
Taeshaud Jackson II – Guard
Carter Whitt – Guard
Leagues
League affiliations
540 SE supports players across multiple levels of the game, including the NBA, WNBA, G League, FIBA and NCAA.
Past clients
Past players
Past 540 SE players who have competed at the highest levels of basketball.
Men’s basketball
Past men’s players
Tony Bradley
Mitchell Robinson
Lance Thomas
Chris Copeland
Troy Daniels
Josh Davis
Steven Gray
Jamar Butler
Je'Kel Foster
JJ Sullinger
Kevin Steenberge
Jalen Lecque
Women’s basketball
Past women’s players
Ivory Latta
Tee Ruffin Pratt
Erlana Larkins
Latoya Pringle
Tiffany Jackson
Tamara James
About
Who we are
Intelligent, creative and honest representation dedicated to maximizing each player’s potential.
John Spencer
President and CEO
Oversees all aspects of 540 SE, leading agency strategy and client relationships with a focus on long‑term player success.
Phone: (919) 324-4889
At Five Forty Sports and Entertainment, our clients are individually unique. Our objective is to prepare each client for a successful career on the court and beyond, aligning representation with their strengths, goals and values.
We design tailored plans that address competition, media, branding, opportunities and life after basketball. Every decision is made with the player’s long‑term interests in mind.
From draft preparation to veteran contracts and overseas opportunities, we are committed to providing the structure, support and advocacy players need to thrive.
Contact
Contact 540 Sports & Entertainment
Use the form or phone number below to connect with our team about representation and basketball‑related opportunities.
Direct contact
Phone
(919) 324-4889
Inquiries
General questions and player representation inquiries are welcome.