Last Updated on January 11, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Keshad Ray Johnson is an American professional basketball player known for his athleticism and defensive prowess.

  • Full Name: Keshad Ray Johnson
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: June 23, 2001
  • Hometown: Oakland, California
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Weight: 225 pounds (102 kg)
  • Wingspan: Information not publicly available
  • Shoe Size: Information not publicly available
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • Jersey Number: 16 (Miami Heat)
  • High School:
    • San Leandro High School (San Leandro, California): Johnson attended San Leandro High School, where he developed his basketball skills and gained recognition for his athleticism.
  • College:
    • San Diego State University (2019–2023):
      • Appeared in 113 games over four seasons, starting the last 71 consecutive games.
      • Averaged 5.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, shooting 51.5% from the field.
      • Played a key role in the Aztecs’ run to the Final Four in 2023.
    • University of Arizona (2023–2024):
      • Transferred to Arizona for his final collegiate season.
      • Continued to showcase his defensive skills and athleticism, contributing significantly to the Wildcats’ performance.
  • NBA Draft 2024: Went undrafted but was signed by the Miami Heat on a two-way contract.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Miami Heat / Sioux Falls Skyforce (2024–present):
    • Assigned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Heat’s NBA G League affiliate.
    • Averaged 21.2 points and 8.2 rebounds in 13 starts, shooting 54.9% from the field and 39.6% from three-point range.
    • Promoted to a standard two-year NBA deal with the Miami Heat in December 2024.
    • Appeared in three games for the Heat, contributing as a forward.
  • Championship Rings: None.
  • Siblings: Johnson has an older brother, Kenny, who survived a tragic shooting incident in 2011. This event profoundly impacted Keshad, motivating him to pursue basketball fervently.
  • Children: None.

Johnson’s journey from Oakland to the NBA is marked by resilience and determination, overcoming personal adversity to achieve his professional basketball aspirations.