Keyontae Johnson confirms he will not play this season for Florida; releases heartfelt message to Gator fans, community
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - To be continued.
Keyontae Johnson confirmed in a heart felt message to the Florida Gator community that he will not play basketball again this season.
The preseason SEC player of the year collapsed on the court coming out of timeout during Florida’s game against Florida State on Dec. 12. After weeks of testing, the Johnson family revealed on Wednesday that Johnson’s condition was not due to or related to COVID-19.
“Dec. 12 is the day I opened my eyes to so many things,” said Johnson in the video. “First off to how grateful we are to God and to many of who have prayed to me or reached out. It opened my eyes to how grateful I am to be here and to how I plan to make most of things each day. While my season is over and I won’t be able to wear a uniform again this year, I will be there for my teammates and the staff every step of the way. "
The junior has spent time in the film room, helped with scouting future opponents, and helped the coaching staff since he has left the hospital.
“For now my goal is to help in anyway I can, while also concentrating on my health and my continued progress with my doctor,” Johnson added. “This year has not gone as I planned but my story continues to be written and God said my work ain’t done. Now I’ll keep working. All love, Keyontae. Go Gators. "
RELATED STORIES:
- Florida Gators forward Keyontae Johnson’s family says collapse not related to COVID-19
- Florida Gators forward Keyontae Johnson will be released from hospital
- Update: Florida Gators forward Keyontae Johnson continues to improve, friend tells ABC
- Gators forward Keyontae Johnson: ‘God said my work here ain’t done’
- Florida Gators AD Scott Stricklin shares some good news on Keyontae Johnson
- Parents: Gators forward Keyontae Johnson is breathing on his own, FaceTimed team
- UPDATE: Florida sets up PO box for get-well letters for Keyontae Johnson, UAA announces game postponement
- Johnson collapses in Florida’s game against FSU
- Florida Gators forward Keyontae Johnson remains critical but stable after collapse
- UPDATE: Florida Gators forward Keyontae Johnson transported to UF Health Shands
Copyright 2021 WCJB. All rights reserved.
