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Florida's Johnson working as coach amid recovery

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FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marshall in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed coming out of a timeout against rival Florida State and needed emergency medical attention Saturday, Dec. 1`2, 2020. He was taken off the floor on a stretcher and rushed to Tallahassee Memorial for evaluation. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Florida forward Keyontae Johnson is back with the team and working as a coach in practice, coach Mike White said Monday.

"We're really thankful to everyone, really globally, for all the prayers for Keyontae's family," said White.

White thanked the medical professionals at Tallahassee Memorial and Shands for the care Johnson received after he collapsed during the UF game at Florida State. University.

White also said he could not and would not discuss any of Johnson's previous or current medical records.

"We've had 15 days off...we're extremely grateful @Keyontae is doing well."

Hear more from @MikeWhiteUF & today's press conference >> https://t.co/kYsTQJoT5G pic.twitter.com/ZfdT5L6vi3
— Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) December 28, 2020

White's full press conference on December 28, 2020, is available by clicking here.

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