Last Updated on January 31, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Jason Keema Hart is an American basketball coach and former professional player, known for his role as a point guard during his NBA career and his subsequent coaching positions. Here’s a comprehensive overview of his personal and professional details:

  • 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

Throughout his NBA career, Hart played for multiple teams, appearing in a total of 341 games and averaging 4.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.

After retiring as a player, Hart transitioned into coaching, taking on roles at various educational institutions and professional teams. In 2024, he joined the University of Kentucky as an assistant coach.