Keshad Johnson
| Miami Heat | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 23, 2001 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College |
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| NBA draft | 2024: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024–present | Miami Heat |
| 2024–present | →Sioux Falls Skyforce |
Keshad R. Johnson (born June 23, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League.[1][2] He played college basketball for the San Diego State Aztecs and the Arizona Wildcats.
Early life and high school career
Johnson grew up in Oakland, California and initially attended Envision Academy of Arts & Technology.[3] He transferred to San Leandro High School before his senior season.[1] Johnson 14.4 points, eight rebounds, three assists, 2.3 blocks, and 1.9 steals per game and was named the West Alameda County Conference Foothill League co-MVP in his lone season at San Leandro.[4] He committed to playing college basketball for San Diego State.[5]
College career
Johnson began his college career at San Diego State.[6] Johnson averaged 7.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game as a junior.[7] He averaged 7.7 points and five rebounds per game during his senior season.[8] After the season, Johnson decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to COVID-19 pandemic and entered the NCAA transfer portal.[9]
Johnson transferred to Arizona.[10]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Johnson signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat on July 1, 2024.[11]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | San Diego State | 18 | 0 | 5.9 | .353 | .222 | .375 | 1.7 | .2 | .3 | .1 | 1.9 |
| 2020–21 | San Diego State | 24 | 0 | 13.5 | .452 | .333 | .550 | 3.6 | .7 | .3 | .5 | 4.0 |
| 2021–22 | San Diego State | 32 | 32 | 23.8 | .553 | .182 | .644 | 4.5 | 1.0 | .7 | .6 | 7.2 |
| 2022–23 | San Diego State | 39 | 39 | 22.2 | .532 | .262 | .648 | 5.0 | .7 | .5 | .5 | 7.7 |
| 2023–24 | Arizona | 36 | 36 | 27.6 | .530 | .387 | .710 | 5.9 | 1.8 | 1.0 | .7 | 11.5 |
| Career | 149 | 107 | 20.5 | .520 | .309 | .642 | 4.5 | 1.0 | .6 | .5 | 7.2 | |
References
- ^ a b "The chosen one: SDSU recruit Keshad Johnson draws strength from his brother's peril". San Diego Union-Tribune. November 14, 2018. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ Amacher, Ezra (June 27, 2024). "Arizona forward Keshad Johnson signs with Miami Heat as undrafted free agent". Arizona Desert Swarm. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "3 thoughts: San Diego State 72, San Jose State 51". San Diego Union-Tribune. February 3, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "Boys basketball: Meet all-Bay Area News Group team". The Mercury News. March 20, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "The Famished Five: SDSU basketball newcomers share a hunger for success". San Diego Union-Tribune. November 3, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ Dumas, Jason (March 23, 2020). "Oakland native living dream of playing college basketball halted due to coronavirus". KRON4.COM. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Making the grade: Aztecs basketball player Keshad Johnson flips the narrative academically". San Diego Union-Tribune. June 21, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Shelton, Hunter (May 6, 2023). "Kentucky Makes Top Five for SDSU Transfer Keshad Johnson". SI.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Keshad Johnson bids farewell to San Diego State". San Diego Union-Tribune. April 12, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Tucker, Kyle (May 20, 2023). "Top-10 transfer Keshad Johnson chooses Arizona, leaving Kentucky in need of talent". The Athletic. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "HEAT SIGN KESHAD JOHNSON TO TWO-WAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.