Agent Andrew Vye Remarks on NBA Draft Star Gerald Green's Potential and Shares Plan for Success; Newly Hired Agent for America's Number One High School Basketball Star Shares Thoughts on Talent and NBA Strategy.

HOUSTON -- NBA Draft Star Gerald Green announced yesterday after much speculation, that he has forgone eligibility and has retained agent Andrew Vye of Kauffman Sports Management Group to represent him as he prepares for the upcoming draft. Though no interviews will be given for the next week as the athlete focuses on an intense training and travel schedule, his agent Andrew Vye, shares his feelings and insights on the future of basketball phenom Gerald Green.

Said Vye, "I am honored that Gerald and his family chose me and my firm to represent him in his pursuit of a career as a professional basketball player. Gerald is a young man with tremendous character who was raised by parents who have kept Gerald grounded, focused and humble through the entire process surrounding the transition from high school to the NBA. This solid background, along with Gerald's unlimited basketball potential, work ethic and desire to improve himself on and off the basketball court are a sure recipe for superstardom."

To the speculation regarding Gerald's overall position in the draft and strategy for entering the NBA, Vye said, "I cannot wait to make Gerald available to NBA decision makers so that they can see what type of young man I have the pleasure of representing. We will visit teams currently picking 3-6 in the upcoming draft, while leaving time to account for revisits / interviews as well as teams desiring to move up in the Draft order to have a chance to draft Gerald. If I feel we have a shot at the top two slots, I will make time before the 28th of June to visit them as well. My strategy is an open-door policy due to the fact that I feel Gerald has nothing to hide. It is clear that the more time people spend around him the more impressed they become. I plan to give each team the opportunity to spend as much time with Gerald as is allowable under the NBA regulations."

Andrew Vye is a partner in the Kauffman Sports Management Group and has been a basketball agent for 13 years. During this time he has worked with NBA players including future Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins. He adds, "We, as a firm, are proud to add Gerald to a client list that includes NBA All-Star and reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons, four-time All-Pro NFL linebacker Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears, as well as 2005 NBA Citizenship and 2000 NBA Sportsman of the Year award winner, Eric Snow of the Cleveland Cavaliers."

Vye states that his long term goal is to maximize Gerald's earning potential on and off the court as well as to personally guide his journey through the world of professional sports. "If I succeed, he will be a top flight NBA star like Wilkins and Wallace, a desired marketing personality like Wallace and Urlacher as well as a major contributor in his community like Snow," Vye said.

In a statement Gerald Green said, "I have hired Andrew Vye of Kauffman Sports Management because of their integrity and commitment to serving the players like Ben Wallace and Eric Snow. I believe their commitment to me as a player and to my career will be consistent. They have served in an advisory capacity and respected the decision-making process of our family. I look forward to a long relationship with them. Right now I am just really focused on my ongoing training and preparing for my individual team workouts scheduled over the coming weeks."

The draft status is rising for the young 6 foot 8 inch phenom who graduated Gulf Shores High School on Saturday, May 28. With a nearly 7-foot wingspan and 44-inch vertical, Gerald wowed audiences winning the McDonald's All-American Dunk Contest March 30. He averaged 33 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists last season, and he shot over 60 percent from 3-point range. His positive attitude, humble nature and work ethic have also made Gerald attractive not only to NBA teams looking to add his athleticism to their roster, but to a host of companies seeking the appeal of this young Slam Dunk Champion and fan-pleaser. Gerald and his family have put a detailed plan in place which they feel will protect his long-term interests, allow him to maximize his abilities as a player and allow for him to obtain his college degree in the future as well.

Gerald's father, Gerald Green, Sr. said, "We are confident this is the best decision for Gerald at this time. We are very proud of what Gerald has achieved. This has been a dream of his and he is prepared to play and to learn."

On the subject of selecting Kauffman Sports Management, Gerald Sr. said, "Andrew Vye has demonstrated the integrity of their firm with Gerald's interests at heart at all times. We feel he is well represented."

For more information on Gerald Green or to arrange an interview please contact: Tracey Walker, 202-427-5717, [e-mail]