Florida Star Keyontae Johnson Collapses During Game

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Keyontae Johnson is reportedly in "critical but stable condition" after being taken to the hospital.

Florida Gators basketball star Keyontae Johnson was part of a scary scene in the team's game against Florida State on Saturday as he collapsed on the court while coming out of a timeout. According to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, Johnson had just completed an alley-oop four minutes into the game. A timeout was called following the play and as Johnson walked back onto the court, he collapsed. This all took place during a commercial break and when the ESPN broadcast returned, Johnson was being attended to.

Following the incident, the Gators Twitter account offered their prayers for the player, noting that they love him. For many, the scene was quite scary although the game is still currently being played.

After being stretchered off the court, it was revealed that Johnson had been taken to a nearby hospital where he was in "critical but stable condition." As it stands, there haven't been any new updates on the player, although many continue to send prayers his way.

These situations are always incredibly scary and we wish Johnson the best moving forward. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story, as we will be sure to bring them to you.

Florida Star Keyontae Johnson Collapses During Game
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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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