Vincent Askew

Vincent Jerome Askew (born February 28, 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round (39th overall) of the 1987 NBA Draft. A 6'5" guard-forward from Memphis State University, Askew played in nine NBA seasons for eight different teams. Askew was a Frayser High School graduate before enrolling at Memphis State University. He was a low key player who ... more

Vincent Jerome Askew (born February 28, 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round (39th overall) of the 1987 NBA Draft. A 6'5" guard-forward from Memphis State University, Askew played in nine NBA seasons for eight different teams. Askew was a Frayser High School graduate before enrolling at Memphis State University. He was a low key player who led the 1984-85 squad, which unofficially got to the Final Four, in minutes played. Askew was one of the more complete players on the team, capable of banging down low one possession and running the point the next. After the Final Four season, Askew found himself in the midst of a debate on NCAA regulations when he briefly considered transferring to Kansas. In October 1986, Vincent Askew was involved in a possible transfer to the University of Kansas for the purpose of playing basketball. He did not transfer, and re-enrolled at Memphis State... less