Keyontae Johnson
Updated as of 12/25/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 225
College: Florida
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 5/24/1999
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
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
Games Scouted:
11/10/19 Florida vs. Florida State
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