Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year in 2020, has turned his attention toward pursing a potential NBA career, one person said. He's always going to be, and he's doing whatever he can to help his teammates and to help us as a staff.'' ``He's getting a taste of some individual meetings with guys at times, trying to motivate, trying to hold (guys) accountable. Coaching, helping organize practice, prepare for practice, doing some officiating. ``He's very much a big part of our program,'' Florida coach Mike White said last week. The 22-year-old Johnson hasn't practiced or played since, and according to one of the people, the Gators don't anticipate the 6-foot-5, 230-pound Virginian being medically cleared to return this season. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of privacy concerns.
Two people with knowledge of Keyontae Johnson's situation told The Associated Press that the senior forward's policy went into effect in July 2020, five months before he crashed face-first onto the court at Florida State. (AP) A University of Florida basketball player who collapsed during a game last December is deciding whether to try and get medically cleared to play professionally or cash in a $5 million insurance policy.
