Keyontae Johnson's family says medical emergency was not related to COVID-19

Florida star forward Keyontae Johnson’s medical emergency was not related to COVID-19, his family announced Wednesday afternoon.

After meeting with physicians from the Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Gainesville, University of Washington Center for Sports Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital at Harvard University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Yale University School of Medicine, results concluded that Johnson’s collapse mid-game at Florida State on Dec. 12 – one that resulted in the junior forward being hospitalized and placed in a medically-induced coma – “was not related to a previous or current Covid diagnosis.”

“We are so grateful for the outpouring of support and well wishes for Keyontae and our entire family,” Johnson’s family announced, via the Florida men’s basketball program. “We are also incredibly thankful for the medical care provided and the willingness of experts here and across the country to be involved in helping us better understand the events of December 12.

“University of Florida Health treating physicians consulted with other local and national experts who reviewed the relevant imaging and testing related to this case. The unanimous conclusion of all experts is that Keyontae’s medical emergency was not related to or a result of a previous or current Covid diagnosis.

“We continue to be committed to sharing any information that could be helpful to others. Our hope is that the experts’ conclusion that this instance is not Covid-related will bring some peace of mind.”

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— Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) February 3, 2021

After ten days in the hospital, Johnson was ultimately released on Dec. 22 and rejoined the basketball team on Dec. 28.

Despite the positive updates, the 6-foot-5 forward is not expected to return to the floor this season. Prior to the medical emergency, Johnson was leading the team with a scoring average of 19.7 points.