Last Updated on May 28, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Jason Hart built a reputation as a hard-nosed point guard whose defense and toughness often stood out more than his scoring numbers. After his playing career, he stayed connected to the game through coaching, where his leadership qualities and understanding of guard play continued to earn respect around basketball circles.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of his personal and professional details:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jason Keema Hart
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: April 29, 1978
  • Hometown: Los Angeles, California
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
  • Weight: 185 pounds (84 kilograms)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 7 (Milwaukee Bucks), 1 (San Antonio Spurs), 1 (Charlotte Bobcats), 5 (Sacramento Kings), 1, 6 (Los Angeles Clippers), 3 (Utah Jazz), 6 (Denver Nuggets), 6 (Minnesota Timberwolves), 11 (New Orleans Hornets)
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Inglewood High School, Inglewood, California
  • College: Syracuse University (1996–2000)
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round (49th overall pick) of the 2000 NBA Draft
  • Professional Teams:
    • Milwaukee Bucks (2000–2001)
    • Asheville Altitude (2001–2002)
    • San Antonio Spurs (2001–2002)
    • Makedonikos (2002–2003)
    • San Antonio Spurs (2003–2004)
    • Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2006)
    • Sacramento Kings (2006–2007)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2007)
    • Utah Jazz (2007–2008)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2008)
    • Denver Nuggets (2008–2009)
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (2009)
    • New Orleans Hornets (2010)
  • Coaching Career:
    • Head Coach, Taft High School (2011–2012)
    • Assistant Coach, Pepperdine University (2012–2013)
    • Assistant/Associate Head Coach, University of Southern California (2013–2021)
    • Head Coach, NBA G League Ignite (2021–2024)
    • Assistant Coach, University of Kentucky (2024–present)
  • Championship Ring: None

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jason Hart projected as a classic floor-general point guard: a quick, lean 6-foot-3 lead guard whose best traits were ball pressure, pace control and playmaking rather than scoring volume. Defensively, he was most valuable at the point of attack, where archived Syracuse coverage describes him as a tremendous defender with the speed to stay in front and disrupt opposing guards, making him the type of guard who could pick up early, bother handlers and generate steals. Offensively, his natural role was to initiate, organize and feed teammates first, with enough scoring ability to keep defenses honest but not the profile of a primary bucket-getter; that lines up with his college and pro record as a pass-first guard who could chip in offense when needed. Physically, Hart was listed around 6-3 and 180-185 pounds, giving him good quickness and agility but a relatively light frame for absorbing contact inside. In simple terms, his play style was that of a steady two-way point guard: defend hard, run the team, make the right read, and bring controlled tempo without needing the ball for hero-ball possessions.

Sources: The Draft Review — “Jason Hart”; Sports Reference CBB — “Jason Hart College Stats”; NBA.com — “Jason Hart | Guard”; OrangeHoops — “Jason Hart”; Sports Forecaster — “Jason Hart Stats, Profile, Bio, Analysis and More”