Vincent Askew

Vincent Askew is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics, New Jersey Nets, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, and Portland Trail Blazers.

Player Profile

Vincent Jerome Askew was born on February 28, 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee. He stands 198 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 93 kg. A right-handed shooter, he played Shooting Guard.

High School and College Career

He attended Frayser High School in Memphis, Tennessee. He then played college basketball at Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) from 1984 to 1987.

In 1987, he was named to the First-Team All-Metro Conference.

Professional Career

Askew was selected as the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 1987 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. His professional career lasted from 1987 to 1999, during which he wore numbers 30, 4, 7, 17, and 2.

His career included stints with multiple teams across different leagues. In the NBA, he played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics, New Jersey Nets, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, and Portland Trail Blazers.

He also played in various other leagues including the Continental Basketball Association for teams like the Savannah Spirits, Albany Patroons, and the Idaho Stampede. He also played in Italy for the Arimo Bologna, Emmezeta Udine, and Sidis Reggio Emilia.

In the Philippines, he played for Formula Shell, and in Venezuela for Cocodrilos de Caracas.

During his time in the Continental Basketball Association, he was named MVP twice, in 1990 and 1991.

Career Highlights

• 1987 - First-Team All-Metro Conference
• 1990, 1991 - CBA Most Valuable Player