Florida basketball star Gionde Johnson The school said it collapsed early in the game against rival Florida State and is in a dangerous but stable condition at the Tallahassee Memorial.
The gators ended Saturday time when ESPNU broadcasters said the cameras had been cut off from the court and Johnson had collapsed. He was given emergency medical treatment and taken to the locker room.
Prior to the incident, Johnson had completed an alley-op in a pass Diary Applique. Before he fell he celebrated with the teammates and was sidelined.
When the time was up the Florida players were crying and hugging each other. Gators coach Mike White put his arms around his players before the game resumed.
Both teams screamed. Florida (3-0) had an 11-3 lead after Johnson’s dunk. Seminoles (2-0) in 20th place scored the next seven points.
Jr. Forward Johnson, from Norfolk, Virginia, averages 19.7 ppg this season and is considered an NBA prospect.
Johnson is known for his versatility and floor leadership, and is considered the leading candidate for this year’s best player. He scored 14 points in 54% of shots from the ground and 7.1 reps as a sophomore.
“Devoted bacon guru. Award-winning explorer. Internet junkie. Web lover.”