Keyontae Johnson

Florida's Johnson joins transfer portal, hopes to play again

By Mark Long May. 01, 2022 08:05 PM EDT

Kentucky guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) makes a layup past Florida guard Myreon Jones (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

Tshiebwe shines again, No. 7 Kentucky beats Florida 71-63

By Mark Long Mar. 05, 2022 04:26 PM EST

Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) smiles after being introduced as a starter before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

Florida's Johnson gets ceremonial start on senior day vs UK

By Mark Long Mar. 05, 2022 02:27 PM EST

Florida center Jason Jitoboh (33) is lead from the court after being injured on a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Already-thin Florida loses big man Jitoboh for season

By Mark Long Jan. 28, 2022 05:53 PM EST

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton disputes a ruling by officials during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida ends 7-game skid vs FSU, dedicates win to Johnson

By Mark Long Nov. 14, 2021 03:34 PM EST

Castleton, Jones each score 18, lead Florida over Elon 74-61

Nov. 09, 2021 10:28 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Colin Castleton and Myreon Jones each scored 18 points and Florida cruised to a 74-61 victory over Elon on Tuesday night in the season...

FILE - Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) dribbles around Tennessee guard/forward Yves Pons (35) during an NCAA college basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. University of Florida basketball player Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed during a game last December, is deciding whether he wants to try to play professionally or cash in a $5 million insurance policy. 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. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of privacy concerns. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)

AP sources: $5M insurance payout awaits Florida's Johnson

By Mark Long Nov. 03, 2021 03:10 PM EDT

FILE - Florida head coach Mike White gestures in the first half of a first round game against Virginia Tech in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, in this Friday, March 19, 2021, file photo. Florida might have its best defensive team in nearly a decade, an experienced group that seems to fit perfectly with coach Mike White’s style. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Florida gets defensive while rebuilding via transfer portal

By Mark Long Oct. 21, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) takes a shot against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson hasn't practiced or played since collapsing on the court last December. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)

Florida's Johnson still not cleared, renews 'Coach Key' role

By Mark Long Sep. 28, 2021 07:43 PM EDT

Florida rounds out men's basketball roster by adding Gatkek

Aug. 20, 2021 02:38 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida rounded out its roster for next season by adding 6-foot-9 forward Tuongthach Gatkek on Friday. Gatkek...

Florida's Johnson awaits medical clearance, hopes to play

By Mark Long Apr. 21, 2021 06:56 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Keyontae Johnson is “patiently waiting” on medical clearance while hoping to play next season. Johnson,...