Florida Gators star Keyontae Johnson is currently in critical, but stable condition as doctor’s put him in a medically induced coma after he collapsed on the court during a game over the weekend. His grandfather has provided an update on his condition. Find out inside…
Prayers up for Florida Gators player Keyontae Johnson.
The 21-year-old star forward was placed in a medically induced coma after collapsing on the court during last Saturday’s game against the Florida State Seminoles, according to Keyontae's grandfather, Larry DeJarnett.
During a phone interview with USA Today, Keyontae’s grandfather said his grandson - a 6-foot-5, 231-pound small forward - had been transported to a hospital in Gainesville, Florida after receiving his initial treatment in Tallahassee, FL. He’s in critical, but stable condition and doctors hope to bring him out of the coma soon.
"They’re just not sure," Mr. DeJarnett told USA Today. "He may have had activity in the brain, so they induced the coma. They put him on medication to keep him sedated."
Keyontae was taken off the court on a stretcher after he collapsed mid-court as the Gators were coming out of a timeout just minutes into Saturday's 83–71 loss to the Seminoles.
WARNING! This could be triggering for some:
Footage of University of Florida player Keyontae Johnson collapsing during their game today. pic.twitter.com/JLcJXXmzP3
— (@MikeyMilz) December 12, 2020
The University of Florida released a statement about Keyonate’s condition and said that he was "following simple commands."
— Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) December 14, 2020
The Florida Gators did not practice yesterday (Dec. 14th) and that the organization has postponed its men's basketball game Wednesday against North Florida after Keyontae’s hospitalization.
Wednesday’s game vs. North Florida has been postponed with a makeup date to be determined.
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— Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) December 15, 2020
As of right now, it’s unclear what caused Keyontae to collapse. Over the summer, it was reported he tested positive for COVID-19. It’s unclear if his condition is related to him contracting the virus. It is quite possible, though, that he developed a heart condition due to the disease.
IF Keyontae Johnson's sudden collapse turns out to be a side-effect from his previous COVID diagnosis, it will (hopefully) turn college sports on its head. B/c the ppl who want kids to keep playing—for free & w/o any guarantees—keep saying they're young & healthy & will be fine.
— Britni Danielle (@BritniDWrites) December 12, 2020
I wrote something over at The Rebound today.
Why isn't Keyontae Johnson the single biggest story in sports? A 21-year old All-American is in a hospital bed, in critical condition, after collapsing during a game. He had COVID in June.
Because #football?https://t.co/pN4lCLmL9X
— Rob Dauster (@RobDauster) December 14, 2020
Prayers to the family and hoping for a speedy recovery!
Photos: AP
source: theybf
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