Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for Vincent Askew:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Vincent Jerome Askew
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born February 28, 1966
  • Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters)
  • Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
  • Shoe Size: 14 (U.S.)
  • Number: Wore 4, 8, 15, and 42 during his NBA career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Frayser High School in Memphis, Tennessee
  • College:
    • Played briefly at the University of Memphis (then Memphis State University)
    • Transferred to Western Kentucky University
  • NBA Draft: 1987 NBA Draft, 39th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1987–1988)
    • Golden State Warriors (1990–1991, 1999)
    • Sacramento Kings (1991)
    • Seattle SuperSonics (1992–1995)
    • New Jersey Nets (1995)
    • Indiana Pacers (1995–1996)
    • Denver Nuggets (1996)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (1996–1997)
    • Vancouver Grizzlies (1997–1998)
  • Championship Rings: 0 (He did not win an NBA Championship)
  • Kids: Information on children is not widely documented
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not widely documented

Player Archetype / Play Style

Vincent Askew’s player archetype was that of a defensive-minded utility wing, a do-the-dirty-work guard-forward who brought toughness, versatility, and low-maintenance team play. At 6-foot-6 and around 210 pounds, he had the size and strength to defend bigger wings, mix it up physically, and slide between perimeter and interior assignments when needed. Defensively, he fit as a stopper and glue defender, valued for guarding multiple positions, bringing effort, and making smart, unselfish plays; offensively, he was more of a secondary option than a featured scorer, helping through straight-line drives, opportunistic finishing, ball movement, and complementary play rather than shot creation. His play style was rugged, adaptable, and team-first, built around defense, positional flexibility, and a willingness to do whatever a lineup needed to win.

Sources

NBA.com — Vincent Askew | Guard
Basketball Reference — Vincent Askew Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Legends of Basketball — Vincent Askew
Sports Reference — Vincent Askew College Stats