This is the first update via UF no longer reporting Johnson to be in critical condition. All statements until Tuesday reported his condition as such. The Gators forward arrived back in Gainesville yesterday, when he was transferred from Tallahassee Memorial to UF Health.
This news follows a USA Today story reporting Johnson to be in a medically induced coma.
Florida Postpones Game Against UNF
The Gators chose to postpone Wednesday’s game against UNF, per UFAA Communications Director Denver Parler. The makeup date will be determined at a later date. The Gators and the UAA openly thanked UNF for “their flexibility and willingness to make this schedule change.”
This weekend is another addition of the Sunshine Showdown, except on the basketball court as the Florida Gators take on rival Florida State who has won six straight meetings between the two teams.
The Gators come into the matchup at 3-0 on the road against No. 20 Florida State who beat Indiana in overtime on Wednesday. After COVID-19 issues delayed Florida’s start to the season, the Gators have showcased some solid, clean basketball and sit right outside the top 25. They’ll have an opportunity to show where they are as a team against a rival who they’ve struggled with over the past few years.