Ad Disclosure
Keyontae Johnson, former Florida basketball standout, reportedly decides on transfer destination
By Andrew Olson
Published:
Keyontae Johnson will reportedly take his talents to Kansas State. Jeff Goodman of Stadium is reporting that Johnson has selected KSU as his transfer destination.
BREAKING: Keyontae Johnson expected to commit to Kansas State, source told @Stadium. Huge pickup for Jerome Tang and Co.
Johnson has been cleared by medical personnel.
Averaged 14 ppg and 7.1 rpg as a sophomore, but hasn’t played in 2 years after collapsing due to heart issue
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) August 20, 2022
Johnson entered the transfer portal this offseason. He narrowed his options down to a final 4 of KSU, Memphis, Nebraska and Western Kentucky.
Johnson, the 2020-21 preseason SEC Player of the Year, last played for Florida on Dec. 12, 2020, when he collapsed on the court at Florida State. Johnson was hospitalized for 8 days and placed in a medically-induced coma.
Johnson was never medically cleared by UF to play again, but remained close to the Gator team, taking on an unofficial student assistant role, earning him the nickname “Coach Key.” In March, Kentucky and Florida arranged to allow Johnson on the court in the starting lineup for UF’s Senior Day. Johnson received a ceremonial opening tip, dribbled and then kissed the court before exiting the game, his final time suiting up for Florida.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
