Arkansas forward Michael Washington will be represented by BP Sports Management, according to a press release issued Monday.

Here is the release, which can be found on the company Web site at bpsportsmanagement.com:

Washington Signs with BP Sports Management

Atlanta, GA, March 15, 2010 — University of Arkansas power forward Michael Washington has signed an agreement with BP Sports Management (BPSM) to represent his professional basketball career.

The 6 foot 10 senior became the fifth Arkansas player to record at least 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 blocked shots in his career. After the 2008-09’ season, Washington was named second-team All-SEC and Arkansas’s first conference rebounding champion since 1999.

BPSM agent Charles Briscoe says, “We are very exited about working with Michael Washington. He represents the best of college basketball from an outstanding program at the University of Arkansas. He will make an impact in the NBA and his competence should transition well to the next level.”