Keshad Johnson

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Keshad Johnson
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No. 16–Miami Heat
Position Small forward
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2001-06-23) June 23, 2001 (age 23)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–present Miami Heat
2024–2025 →Sioux Falls Skyforce
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Keshad Ray Johnson (born June 23, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). [1] [2] He played college basketball for the San Diego State Aztecs and the Arizona Wildcats.

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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] He averaged 11.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.7 blocks, and 1.0 steals per game. [11]

Professional career

Miami Heat / Sioux Falls Skyforce (2024–present)

After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Johnson signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat on July 1, 2024 [2] [12] and joined them for the 2024 NBA Summer League. [13] On December 26, he signed a standard contract with the Heat [14] and on January 24, 2025, he was assigned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce. [15]

Career statistics

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  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2019–20 San Diego State 1805.9.353.222.3751.7.2.3.11.9
2020–21 San Diego State 24013.5.452.333.5503.6.7.3.54.0
2021–22 San Diego State 323223.8.553.182.6444.51.0.7.67.2
2022–23 San Diego State 393922.2.532.262.6485.0.7.5.57.7
2023–24 Arizona 363627.6.530.387.7105.91.81.0.711.5
Career14910720.5.520.309.6424.51.0.6.57.2

References

  1. 1 2 "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.
  2. 1 2 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. ↑ "3 thoughts: San Diego State 72, San Jose State 51". San Diego Union-Tribune . February 3, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Boys basketball: Meet all-Bay Area News Group team". The Mercury News . March 20, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  5. ↑ "The Famished Five: SDSU basketball newcomers share a hunger for success". San Diego Union-Tribune . November 3, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  6. ↑ Dumas, Jason (March 23, 2020). "Oakland native living dream of playing college basketball halted due to coronavirus". KRON4.COM . Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Making the grade: Aztecs basketball player Keshad Johnson flips the narrative academically". San Diego Union-Tribune . June 21, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  8. ↑ Shelton, Hunter (May 6, 2023). "Kentucky Makes Top Five for SDSU Transfer Keshad Johnson". SI.com . Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Keshad Johnson bids farewell to San Diego State". San Diego Union-Tribune . April 12, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  10. ↑ Tucker, Kyle (May 20, 2023). "Top-10 transfer Keshad Johnson chooses Arizona, leaving Kentucky in need of talent". The Athletic . Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  11. ↑ Choch, Cyro (May 27, 2024). "Keshad Johnson: NBA draft scouting report and intel". USA Today . Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ "HEAT SIGN KESHAD JOHNSON TO TWO-WAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  13. ↑ Hanifan, Matt (July 3, 2024). "Miami Heat announce 2024 Summer League roster". HotHotHoops.com. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  14. ↑ "HEAT SIGN KESHAD JOHNSON". NBA.com. December 26, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  15. ↑ "2024-2025 Sioux Falls Skyforce Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
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