Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Keith Askins, a former NBA player and current coach:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Keith Bernard Askins
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on December 15, 1967
  • Hometown: Athens, Alabama, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Weight: 195 pounds (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey number 2
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Athens High School in Athens, Alabama
  • College: University of Alabama (1986–1990)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in the 1990 NBA Draft
  • Teams Played For:
    • Miami Heat (1990–1999)
  • Championship Rings: 3 as an assistant coach (with the Miami Heat in 2006, 2012, and 2013)
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available
  • Coaching Career:
    • After his playing career, Askins joined the Miami Heat coaching staff and worked as an assistant coach from 1999 to 2013
    • Later became a scout for the Miami Heat organization

Player Archetype / Play Style

Keith Askins’ player archetype was a low-usage defensive wing and utility forward: a 6-foot-8, 215-pound small forward who carved out his value as a reserve stopper, taking hard wing assignments, switching where needed, and giving Miami length, toughness, and discipline more than shot creation. Defensively, he fit the role of a specialist trusted to pressure perimeter scorers and hold up in physical matchups; offensively, his job was complementary and simple, spacing the floor when available, moving the ball, cutting into gaps, and finishing the next play instead of initiating offense. His physical traits—good wing size, a sturdy frame, and enough mobility to cover multiple spots—supported a blue-collar style built on effort, rebounding, positional defense, and the kind of unglamorous winning habits that coaches consistently rely on.

Notes:

  • Similar players to Keith Askins include Keith Bogans.

Sources:

Alabama Sports Hall of Fame — Keith Askins
Sports Illustrated — “Not Bad for a Country Boy”: Keith Askins Inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
StatMuse — Keith Askins Bio