Keshad Johnson


Keshad Ray Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. 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. He transferred to San Leandro High School before his senior season. 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. He committed to playing college basketball for San Diego State.

College career

Johnson began his college career at San Diego State. Johnson averaged 7.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game as a junior. He averaged 7.7 points and five rebounds per game during his senior season. 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.
Johnson transferred to Arizona. He averaged 11.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.7 blocks, and 1.0 steals per game.

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 and joined them for the 2024 NBA Summer League. On December 26, he signed a standard contract with the Heat and on January 24, 2025, he was assigned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce.