Keyontae Johnson
Updated as of 4/21/2021, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 225
College: Florida
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 5/24/1999
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Good scorer off the dribble
Decent shooter
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate playmaker
Very good rebounder
Adequate defender
Solid athlete
Cons:
Reluctant to take jumpers
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be too passive on offense
Can be turnover prone
Will miss rest of the season due to a heart condition
Summary:
Keyontae Johnson is an athletic, skilled swingman that can do a little bit of everything when he is out on the floor. He is a solid scorer that can make shots in a variety of ways, and he also is a very good rebounder for a player his size. He had a solid sophomore season, and Johnson came back to play for Florida this year.
Unfortunately, against Florida State early in the game, he collapsed shortly after having scored on an alley-oop dunk. Johnson has since recovered, but will miss the rest of the season due to a heart condition that is known as acute myocarditis. It is uncertain if he will return to play basketball in the future, but he was projected as a late first round prospect for the 2021 draft when he was healthy.
Links:
Sports Illustrated’s Article on Johnson Returning to Florida
SB Nation’s Alligator Army’s Article on Johnson’s Season Ending Acute Myocarditis
ESPN’s Article on Johnson Waiting Medical Clearance, Returning to Play for the 2021-22 Season
Games Scouted:
11/10/19 Florida vs. Florida State
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