The Florida athletic department released a statement from Keyontae Johnson’s family on Wednesday afternoon providing an update on his health.
Florida has been adamant about allowing Johnson and his family to manage any release of information on his situation since his collapse back in December. The statement should provide some relief to all of those who have patiently waited for more news on the junior forward.
According to his family, his collapse was not COVID-19 related and he will maintain a coaching role with the Gators for the remainder of the season as his health continues to be monitored.
The full statement from Johnson’s family released by the UAA can be found below.
“We are so grateful for the outpouring of support and well wishes for Keyontae and our entire family. 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.
The consultation team included 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.
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.
Our focus now is on Keyontae’s academics and continued recovery. His resilience has been inspiring to watch. He will spend the rest of the season focused on being the best coach and teammate he can be. What comes next for Keyontae is for him to share on his own timeline.”