TANDEM SIGNS UNC FORWARD LUKE MAYE

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UNC Forward Luke Maye Selects Tandem Sports + Entertainment For Full-Service Representation

Arlington, VA, April 25, 2019 – Tandem Sports + Entertainment has signed UNC forward Luke Maye for full-service representation for his NBA career. Maye will be represented by Tandem President Jim Tanner and Director of Athlete + Talent Representation Matt Laczkowski. Tandem will handle all contractual agreements, personal appearances, public relations services, corporate partnerships and community relations initiatives for Maye.

Maye played four years at UNC, including as a member of the 2017 NCAA Championship team. He hit the game winning jumper in the Elite 8 game against Kentucky en route to the Tar Heels’ championship. Maye received tremendous accolades throughout his time at UNC, including AP All-American Third Team honors (2018), Academic All-American Second Team honors (2018, 2019), All-ACC First Team honors (2018) and All-ACC Second Team honors (2019).

Maye finished his senior season as the ACC’s second leading rebounder. He averaged a double-double for his second consecutive year with 14.9 PPG and 10.5 RPG. Maye received the prestigious Skip Prosser Award, recognizing the ACC’s top scholar-athlete in men’s basketball. He also received the honor in 2018 and is the third player in ACC history to receive it twice.

“As a four-year Tar Heel, Luke is a mature and experienced player,” Tanner said. “He grew throughout his time at Carolina, and we’re excited to see how he continues to grow and improve at the next level. We look forward to positioning him for success and getting him in front of the right teams to highlight his skills and leadership.”

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In addition to Luke Maye, Tandem’s roster of clients includes Tim Duncan, Jeremy Lin, Grant Hill, Ray Allen, Ja Morant, Justin Jackson, Jarrett Allen, Michael Beasley, John Henson, Brandan Wright, Thaddeus Young, Marvin Williams, Gerald Henderson, Raymond Felton, Dominique Wilkins, Alana Beard and Tamika Catchings. Marketing and public relations clients include World Series champion pitcher Chris Young and three-time Olympic gold medalist LaShawn Merritt. Tandem has also provided communications services for and authors Jon Pessah (“THE GAME: Inside the Secret World of Major League Baseball’s Power Brokers”) and Lori Leachman (“The King of Halloween and Miss Firecracker Queen”).