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Nowell breaks NCAA assist record, KSU beats MSU 98-93 in OT
Read full article: Nowell breaks NCAA assist record, KSU beats MSU 98-93 in OTMarkquis Nowell broke the NCAA Tournament record for assists in a game with 19, his last two on spectacular passes in the final minute of overtime, and Kansas State beat Michigan State 98-93 in a Sweet 16 thriller at Madison Square Garden.
No. 8 Kansas avenges earlier loss to No. 7 K-State, 90-78
Read full article: No. 8 Kansas avenges earlier loss to No. 7 K-State, 90-78Jalen Wilson had 20 points, Kevin McCullar Jr. added 16 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 8 Kansas avenged a loss to Kansas State just a couple of weeks ago with a 90-78 victory over the seventh-ranked Wildcats.
Florida beats rival FSU 71-55 to end 7-game skid in series
Read full article: Florida beats rival FSU 71-55 to end 7-game skid in seriesColin Castleton had 15 points, a career-high 16 rebounds and six blocks as Florida knocked off No. 20 Florida State 71-55 to end a seven-game losing streak in the series.
AP sources: $5M insurance payout awaits Florida's Johnson
Read full article: AP sources: $5M insurance payout awaits Florida's JohnsonA University of Florida basketball player who collapsed during a game last December is deciding whether to try and get medically cleared to play professionally or cash in a $5 million insurance policy.
Short-handed Florida outlasts Virginia Tech in NCAA opener
Read full article: Short-handed Florida outlasts Virginia Tech in NCAA opener10 seed Virginia Tech 75-70 in a first-round game on Friday. He finished with 30 points and scored the final 12 of regulation for Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech hit 5 of its first 10 3-point attempts, but made just two the rest of the way. Virginia Tech coach Mike Young said he considered keeping Aluma on the bench to start overtime. AdHINKLE'S LIGHTThe first NCAA Tournament game at Hinkle Fieldhouse in 81 years was rife with history, nostalgia and ... sunlight.
Family: Keyontae Johnson's collapse unrelated to COVID-19
Read full article: Family: Keyontae Johnson's collapse unrelated to COVID-19Florida's Keyontae Johnson is shown on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19. 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida standout Keyontae Johnson has one of the best seats in the OConnell Center. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)GAINESVILLE, Fla. ā Florida forward Keyontae Johnson's collapse during a game nearly two months ago was not related to a positive COVID-19 test, his family said Wednesday. The consultation team included physicians from the Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Gainesville, University of Washington Center for Sports Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital at Harvard University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Yale University School of Medicine. The SEC mandates protocols, including rigorous heart testing, before players can be cleared to return to play following positive COVID-19 tests.
Short-handed Florida stuns No. 6 Tennessee 75-49
Read full article: Short-handed Florida stuns No. 6 Tennessee 75-49Florida guard Tre Mann (1) and Tennessee guard Davonte Gaines (0) compete for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19. 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)GAINESVILLE, Fla. ā Noah Locke scored 14 points, Tyree Appleby added 13 and short-handed Florida stunned No. 6 Tennessee 75-49 on Tuesday night. Guard Scottie Lewis (COVID-19 protocols) and forward Colin Castleton (ankle) missed the game. But forward Omar Payne, starting for the first time in nearly a year, finished with nine points, nine rebounds and five blocked shots for Florida (7-4, 4-3 Southeastern Conference).
Florida's Johnson rejoins team, works as coach amid recovery
Read full article: Florida's Johnson rejoins team, works as coach amid recovery(AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)GAINESVILLE, Fla. ā Florida forward Keyontae Johnson is back with the team and working as a coach in practice, coach Mike White said Monday. Johnson was released from the hospital last week, 10 days after collapsing on the court at Florida State and needing emergency medical attention. āOur guys are ready to move forward, not move on from Keyontae, but move forward with him," White said. Witnesses said Johnson was standing near midcourt and suddenly fell forward and landed on his face. White said Johnson already has mentioned that he's āready to rollā and wants to practice, but doctors will decide when and if that happens this season.
Florida's Johnson leaves hospital 10 days after collapse
Read full article: Florida's Johnson leaves hospital 10 days after collapse(AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)GAINESVILLE, Fla. ā Florida forward Keyontae Johnson is being released from the hospital Tuesday, 10 days after collapsing on the court at Florida State and needing emergency medical attention. Kentucky's John Calipari is one of many coaches in college basketball who have said they would like to know if Johnson's collapse was related to his positive COVID-19 test months earlier. Witnesses said Johnson was standing near midcourt and suddenly fell forward and landed on his face. Like many of his Florida teammates, Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 during the summer. The SEC mandates strict protocols, including rigorous heart testing, before players can be cleared to return to play following positive COVID-19 tests.
Florida's Johnson releases video message after collapse
Read full article: Florida's Johnson releases video message after collapseHe was taken off the floor on a stretcher and rushed to Tallahassee Memorial for evaluation. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)GAINESVILLE, Fla. ā Florida forward Keyontae Johnson thanked everyone for their support in a video message Friday, his first public appearance since collapsing on the court at Florida State nearly a week ago. Johnson released a 25-second video on Twitter and Instagram and ended it by doing a Gator chomp that showed an IV line still connected to his right arm. He spent two nights at Tallahassee Memorial before being transferred to Gainesville via helicopter with his mother by his side. Like many of his Florida teammates, Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 during the summer.
Florida's Johnson speaking, calling teammates via FaceTime
Read full article: Florida's Johnson speaking, calling teammates via FaceTime(AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)GAINESVILLE, Fla. ā Florida forward Keyontae Johnson is speaking with family members and doctors and was even able to FaceTime his teammates Tuesday, his parents said in a statement released by the school. Nika and Marrecus Johnson added that they āfeel so much love and support from everyone." āWe're beyond grateful for the care and attention that Keyontae has received throughout these past several days,ā they said. He was moved to a stretcher and carried to a waiting ambulance as teammates, coaches, staff, fans and others watched in disbelief. Like many of his Florida teammates, Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 during the summer.
Florida's Johnson 'following simple commands' after collapse
Read full article: Florida's Johnson 'following simple commands' after collapseGAINESVILLE, Fla. ā Florida forward Keyontae Johnson was āfollowing simple commandsā Monday after being transferred from Tallahassee Memorial to UF Health in Gainesville, the school said. The Gators announced Johnson was in critical but stable condition less than an hour after his ordeal. Johnsonās teammates and coaches were visibly distraught before the game resumed. The Seminoles outscored Florida 80-60 after Johnsonās collapse and won 83-71 for their seventh straight victory in the series. Like many of his Florida teammates, Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 during the summer.
Florida's Johnson remains in critical, stable condition
Read full article: Florida's Johnson remains in critical, stable conditionTALLAHASSEE, Fla. ā Florida forward Keyontae Johnson remained in critical but stable condition at a hospital, the team reported Sunday, one day after he collapsed on the court during a game at Florida State. There was no change in Johnson's condition from Saturday, when he was also critical but stable at Tallahassee Memorial. The Gators announced that Johnson was in critical and stable condition less than an hour after his ordeal. The American Hospital Association defines patients in critical but stable condition as having āvital signs that are unstable and not within normal limits. Like many of his Florida teammates, Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 during the summer.
Florida's Johnson hospitalized after collapsing on court
Read full article: Florida's Johnson hospitalized after collapsing on courtTALLAHASSEE, Fla. ā Florida coach Mike White declined to do any postgame media interviews. 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. Johnson was taken off the floor on a stretcher and rushed to Tallahassee Memorial for evaluation. The team said he was in critical but stable condition and later said he would remain in the hospital overnight. Johnson, a 6-foot-5 junior from Norfolk, Virginia, averaged a team-high 14 points last season to go along with 7.1 rebounds.