Florida’s
Keyontae Johnson was just released from the hospital following his collapse on the court, but his health issues may linger as he’s been diagnosed with a heart condition.
A source close to Johnson told
USA Today on Wednesday that the SEC preseason player of the year was diagnosed with acute myocarditis. It is a heart inflammation that is associated with viral infections and linked to COVID-19. Johnson was diagnosed with COVID-19 over the summer.
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The discovery of Johnson’s condition was made on Monday after the Florida forward was transferred to UF Health in Gainesville and a MRI was conducted on his heart, according to
Florida’s Keyontae Johnson breathing on own, called teammates via FaceTime
Updated Dec 15, 2020;
Posted Dec 15, 2020
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) looks on during during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marshall in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson, the Southeastern Conference s preseason player of the year, collapsed coming out of a timeout against rival Florida State and needed emergency medical attention Saturday, Dec. 1`2, 2020. He was taken off the floor on a stretcher and rushed to Tallahassee Memorial for evaluation. The Gators had no immediate update on his condition. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)AP
Florida Gators Keyontae Johnson Speaking and FaceTiming Team After Scary Collapse
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In an update shared by his parents, the 21-year-old college athlete is said to have been able to breathe on his own after previously placed in a medically induced coma. Dec 16, 2020
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Keyontae Johnson is showing more positive signs towards his recovery, following a scary collapse over the weekend. On Tuesday, December 15, his parents shared an update on the Florida basketball star s condition while he remains hospitalized in stable condition.
According to a statement released by Florida Gators on behalf of Keyontae s parents Nika and Marrecus Johnson, he s now breathing on his own and was even able to FaceTime his team. Keyontae is in stable condition today, breathing on his own and speaking with us and with his doctors here at UF Health. He even FaceTimed the team! the statement read.
By Ambie Renee
Sending nothing but positivity from Norfolk all the way to Florida.
A Norfolk-native, Keyontae Johnson, is currently in the hospital after collapsing during a game this past Saturday. Johnson was rushed to the hospital and was listed in critical, but stable, condition for a few days. Although it has not been confirmed what caused Johnson to collapse, it should be noted that earlier this year, Keyontae tested positive for COVID-19. The virus can cause myocarditis, a heart condition, but, again, the school and family have not revealed a diagnosis at this point although his parents stated they will keep the community up to date.
By Ambie Renee
Sending nothing but positivity from Norfolk all the way to Florida.
A Norfolk-native, Keyontae Johnson, is currently in the hospital after collapsing during a game this past Saturday. Johnson was rushed to the hospital and was listed in critical, but stable, condition for a few days. Although it has not been confirmed what caused Johnson to collapse, it should be noted that earlier this year, Keyontae tested positive for COVID-19. The virus can cause myocarditis, a heart condition, but, again, the school and family have not revealed a diagnosis at this point although his parents stated they will keep the community up to date.