After a scary on-court collapse throughout a sport in December that ended his season, Florida ahead Keyontae Johnson introduced Wednesday that he will not enter his title within the 2021 NBA Draft. As an alternative, the 2021 SEC Preseason Participant of the 12 months indicated he’ll put together for the upcoming faculty basketball season whereas ready for clearance to renew his taking part in profession.

“Thanks for the prayers and concern that you’ve proven to me throughout these making an attempt few months,” Johnson wrote in a message posted to social media. “This can be very touching and really a lot appreciated to have the assist of Gator Nation and the world standing by my facet.

“I’m progressing & steadily making progress every day in my well being. I’m patiently ready on medical clearance. Whereas talking with my Household, Medical doctors, Coaches, and Athletic Coach I’ve determined to not enter my title into the 2021 NBA Draft.

I plan to maintain working to organize for the upcoming season. My story continues to be written & pushed by God! Go Gators!”

If Johnson is cleared for the 2021-22 season at Florida, his return to the ground can be an emotional and monumental second. The previous four-star prospect reportedly needed to be positioned in a medically induced coma after his collapse in a horrific nationally-televised second.

Ultimately, he rejoined the Gators by embracing the position of scholar coach as Florida completed the season 15-10 with a loss within the second spherical of the NCAA Match. He advised a college publication in February he thought he would play once more, and Wednesday’s message seems to be affirmation that he stays targeted on that purpose.