ABOUT

Our Philosophy

“I believe in every player that I represent, as a player, and a person.”

–Brian Dyke, Founder

Shibumi Sports is a boutique sports agency deeply rooted in the belief that a company can embody a small family atmosphere, while yielding enormous results for its clients.

Intentionally selective; built on personally cultivated relationships, Shibumi’s leadership is intimately involved in the day-to-day and game-to-game affairs of its athletes—from daily client scouting calls to game review and analysis, and frequent attendance.

Brian Dyke

Brian Dyke is a player-agent with 20 plus years of extensive experience positioning top-tier athletes for professional success.

Founder of Shibumi Sports launched in 2000, Brian’s expertise includes player draft preparation and professional team workout coordination, negotiating professional player/team contracts, and securing marketing contracts for his clients with companies like Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Coca-Cola, 2K Sports and EA Sports.

Prior to starting his own boutique agency, Brian worked for Creative Talent Management. During his three-year tenure, the company signed numerous first-round NBA draft picks, where he managed marketing, client relations and player development.

John “Jay” Baptiste

Jay Baptiste joined Shibumi Sports in 2008 to assist in building up the agency’s WNBA and International divisions.

An 11-year industry-veteran with a background in marketing and sponsorship working with McDonald’s, Alltel Wireless, Verizon Wireless, AARP and Russell Athletic, he started his own agency, Gladiator Sports, after working for NBA coach Bernie Bickerstaff for a number of years. Gladiator Sports was founded to assist male and female players in securing professional contracts in Europe; helping many players achieve their dream of playing professional basketball.

CLIENTS

Shibumi Sports takes pride in being a part its athletes’ full development. Shibumi manages its client’s on-court and cause/community-focused activities.

BRANDON WALTERS

BRANDON WALTERS

APU-Udine

Height: 6'10" Forward/Center

BREANNA LEWIS

BREANNA LEWIS

Edremit

Height: 6'5" Center

BRITTANY BOYD

BRITTANY BOYD

Chicago Sky

Height: 5'9" Point Guard

D'JHAI PATTERSON-RICKS

D'JHAI PATTERSON-RICKS

Rookie - AVAILABLE

Height: 5'5" Point Guard

IMANI MCGEE-STAFFORD

IMANI MCGEE-STAFFORD

Dallas Wings

Height: 6'7" Center

JERRY EVANS JR

JERRY EVANS JR

Hapoel Galilee

Height: 6'8" Small Forward

KARIMA CHRISTMAS-KELLY

KARIMA CHRISTMAS-KELLY

Minnesota Lynx

Height: 6' Guard/Forward

MORGAN TUCK

MORGAN TUCK

Seattle Storm - Retired

Height: 6'2" Forward

PENINA DAVIDSON

PENINA DAVIDSON

Melbourne

Height: 6'3" Forward

RESHANDA GRAY

RESHANDA GRAY

New York Liberty

Height: 6'3" Forward/Center

SHAO TING

SHAO TING

Minnesota Lynx

Height: 6' Forward

SHAVONTE ZELLOUS

SHAVONTE ZELLOUS

Washington Mystics

Height: 5'10" Guard

TANAYA ATKINSON

TANAYA ATKINSON

Araski

Height: 5'11" Guard/Forward

"Good Players Inspire Themselves Great Players Inspire Others"

MARKETING

More than 25 million in marketing revenue secured for clients. 25+ years of marketing and contract negotiation experience.

"You Don't Have To Be Great To Start, But You Have To Start To Be Great"

COMMUNITY

The Shibumi Sports family is extremely dedicated to giving back to the community. Charitable contributions are an important way the agency and each of its clients achieves this goal—contributing time, materials, free clinics and monetary donations.

Since its founding, Shibumi has contributed nearly $1,000,000 through fundraising and donations. Benefitting charities including the Valerie Fund, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Salvation Army, the Athlete Relief Fund for Haiti, and Habitat for Humanity.

DRAFT PREP

In preparation for the NBA draft, Shibumi Sports’ leadership focuses on getting its clients ready for the NBA Combine and individual team workouts–Body and Mind–by developing and executing customized programs that are specified to each client’s personal needs:

  • Training
  • Agility and Speed
  • Basketball Skills
  • Yoga/Pilates
  • Recovery and Rehabilitation
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Diet and Nutrition Management
  • Mental and Emotional Fortitude Skills
  • Team and Media Interview Preparation

CONTACT

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