"When I first woke up at the hospital, the doctor told me I was not going to be able to play anymore," Keyontae Johnson told Inside the Thunder when thinking back to his on-court scare.
Former Florida Gators and Kansas State Wildcats standout wing Keyontae Johnson was recognized for his promising rookie campaign with the Oklahoma City Thunder G League affiliate OKC Blue by being selected to play in the G League Up Next Game during NBA All-Star Weekend.
While he didn’t see any action, Keyontae Johnson was available for the Thunder’s game against the Lakers on Saturday. While it was likely just protocol, it was a step in the right direction for the rookie and a testament to how well he has been playing in the G League.
Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson was medically cleared by an NBA panel and can be selected in next month's NBA draft. ESPN first reported the news
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Kansas State star forward Keyontae Johnson announced that he is declaring for the NBA draft Sunday night. Johnson said he will retain his college eligibility in case he decides to later withdraw from the draft.
The creative inbounds pass gave the Wildcats the lead in the Sweet 16 showdown with the Spartans. The action from Madison Square Garden in the Sweet 16 showdown between Michigan State and Kansas State just served up one of the best plays of the men's NCAA tournament.
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Kansas State held the Montana State at arms length all night, setting up a Sunday showdown with the Kentucky Wildcats. The Kansas State Wildcats are headed to the round of 32 after taking care of business against a game Montana State team, 77-65.
An experienced prospect with NBA upside, Johnson has re-emerged as one of the best players in the country again this season. He had a medical emergency on Dec.
Erik Stevenson scored 27 points as West Virginia knocked off No. 11 Kansas State 89-81 in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday in Big 12 play. Stevenson was one of three Mountaineers with at least 20 points.
Keyontae Johnson had 16 points, Desi Sills added 15 and Markquis Nowell had a double-double with 11 points and 10 assists Wednesday as the trio of Kansas State seniors closed out their home careers with an 85-69 victory over Oklahoma on Senior Night in Manhattan, Kan.
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Keyontae Johnson scored 25 points to lead No. 14 Kansas State to a 75-65 home victory over No. 9 Baylor on Tuesday in Manhattan, Kan. Johnson made 11 of 17 shots from the floor for the Wildcats (21-7, 9-6 Big 12), who completed a season sweep of the Bears (20-8, 9-6) after losing each of the seven previous meetings.
After losing their last outing, the No. 9 Baylor Bears will seek a similar resurgence when they visit the No. 12 Kansas State Wildcats on Tuesday in Manhattan, Kan.
Kansas State star Keyontae Johnson has a comeback story for the ages. Just two years removed from suffering cardiac arrest on the basketball court, Johnson is thriving at Kansas State.
The SEC/Big 12 challenge is upon us. However, the Gators' contest in the annual battle of conferences on Saturday is expected to carry more emotion than a bout for bragging rights as former Florida star forward Keyontae Johnson will be donning opposing threads.
Kansas State defeated Kansas 83-82 after Johnson scored with 24 seconds remaining in overtime. The stunning finish is the latest in Johnson's remarkable journey.
Keyontae Johnson has been cleared to return for the 2022-23 season, and he will be joining the Kansas State Wildcats.
Former Florida Gators star forward Keyontae Johnson is not giving up on his playing career just yet. On Wednesday, Johnson provided an update into that process, announcing he is down to four schools according to On3Sports.
Former Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson is seeking a return to college basketball and is visiting Kansas State on Saturday, Stadium reported. The 2020-21 SEC Preseason Player of the Year, Johnson collapsed during the first half of a Dec.
Florida Gators men's basketball forward Keyontae Johnson entered the transfer portal on Sunday in hopes of resurrecting his college hoops career.
Johnson took part in a Senior Day surprise.
His health has steadily improved since, and it is great to see he is now well enough to head home.
A scary scene unfolded on Saturday at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center when Florida Gators star Keyontae Johnson unexpectedly collapsed on the court.
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