Note: This story references allegations of sexual assault.
Florida Gators fifth-year senior ahead Keyontae Johnson has entered the switch portal, in accordance to Jeff Goodman of Stadium.
Johnson has not been cleared to play basketball since December 2020, attributable to a medical emergency through which Johnson collapsed on the courtroom towards Florida State. He has since assisted UF as a player-coach and was honored by this system on senior evening earlier this yr.
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In March, a report surfaced from WUFT that Johnson has been accused of sexual assault stemming from a pool occasion at a Gainesville house complicated in February, based on interviews and courtroom information. The sufferer, a younger girl, claims to have been intoxicated when the 2 had unprotected intercourse, which Johnson has reportedly corroborated.
Programs curious about buying Johnson, absolutely, will preserve the investigation in thoughts as they take into account pursuing his providers. He can even should be medically cleared by his subsequent college with a purpose to play once more, which isn’t a assure.
Across three seasons of taking part in time and 71 appearances, Johnson averaged 11 factors and 6.5 rebounds per recreation with a taking pictures proportion of 52.1 p.c throughout his time with the Gators.
Johnson is the fourth member of UF’s 2021-22 roster to enter the switch portal this offseason, following guards Tyree Appleby and Elijah Kennedy in addition to ahead Tuongthach Gatkek.
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