Keith Bernard Askins (born December 15, 1967) is a retired American professional basketball player.

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Keith Askins

Personal information
Born	(1967-12-15) December 15, 1967 (age 56) Athens, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school	Athens (Athens, Alabama)
College	Alabama (1986–1990)
NBA draft	1990: undrafted
Playing career	1990–1999
Position	Small forward
Number	2
Coaching career	1999–2013
Career history
As player:
1990–1999	Miami Heat
As coach:
1999–2013	Miami Heat (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As assistant coach: 3× NBA champion (2006, 2012, 2013)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

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After playing at the University of Alabama, the 6'7" Askins signed with the National Basketball Association's Miami Heat in 1990, after not being drafted. A versatile athlete who could guard multiple positions, he spent his entire career with the Heat as a reserve and defensive specialist, retiring after being waived in 1999 with career totals of 1,852 points and 1,428 rebounds.

Immediately after retiring, Askins joined the Heat's coaching staff, going on to serve as assistant for Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra and winning three championships.^[1][2] In September 2013, he was promoted to the team's director of college and pro scouting.^[3] A career all spent with the Heat either as a player, assistant coach, or front office executive, Askins is into his 33rd season with the same franchise as of 2023.

On May 7, 2022, Askins was invited to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.^[4]

A graduate of the University of Alabama with a marketing degree, Askins currently resides in El Paso with his wife and twin boys.^[5]