13 Facts About Keyontae Johnson

Marrecus Keyontae Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League.

Keyontae Johnson played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats and Florida Gators.

Keyontae Johnson played at IMG for one season before transferring again to Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia for his senior season after his head coach, Vince Walden, left the school to become an assistant coach at Arkansas State.

In 2018, Keyontae Johnson began his true freshman season as a key reserve, and eventually became the Gators' starting small forward going into the team's game against Georgia.

Keyontae Johnson started the final 20 games of the season, and finished the season with 8.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

Keyontae Johnson averaged 13.7 points and 10 rebounds during the 2019 SEC men's basketball tournament, as the Gators went to the tournament semifinal.

Keyontae Johnson scored 20 points and 12 rebounds in the opening round against Arkansas, a double-double.

On December 12,2020, Keyontae Johnson collapsed on the court in a game at Florida State.

Keyontae Johnson was announced as the honorary starter on Senior Day against Kentucky on March 5,2022, and received a standing ovation.

Keyontae Johnson was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and joined teammate Markquis Nowell on the First Team All-Big 12.

However, after being cleared by the NBA's Fitness to Play panel on May 26,2023, Keyontae Johnson officially kept his name in the draft and began working out for teams.

On June 22,2023, Keyontae Johnson was drafted in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder and on July 7, he signed a two-way contract.

On September 11,2024, Keyontae Johnson signed with the Charlotte Hornets, but was waived on October 18.