Keyontae Johnson was an honorary starter for Florida's Senior Day game against Kentucky on Saturday, 15 months after he collapsed on the court because of a medical issue.
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Johnson was the preseason SEC Player of the Year heading into the 2020-21 season before dropping to the court during a Dec. 12, 2020 game against Florida State. He was rushed to a local hospital and briefly placed in a medically induced coma.
Doctors diagnosed Johnson with acute myocarditis.
Johnson has not gained clearance to resume his basketball career.