Keyontae Johnson is a college basketball player for the Kansas State Wildcats of the Big 12 Conference. He also previously played for the Florida Gators before transferring. Keyontae Johnson has a true comeback story. Johnson in a game had collapsed at the sidelines due to the heart problems he had. Eventually doctors gave him the green light to once again follow his dreams and play.
Keyontae eventually went on to win the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year (2023), First-team All-Big 12 (2023), First-team All-SEC (2020), Big 12 All-Newcomer Team (2023), and Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2023). He changed the entire perspective about him where some were saying that his career was over. His story is something that many can use to inspire themselves to be better.
Keyontae Johnson’s NIL Deal
Keyontae Johnson’s NIL deal currently stands at $368K.
Keyontae Johnson’s college basketball NIL rank stands at number 13th overall. He has a sizable amount of social media followers with 83.4K on instagram, 9.1K on TikTok, and 14k on twitter.
Keyontae was recently declared fit to participate and play basketball. After what happened to Keyontae earlier, the way he made his comeback and again gained back his reputation as some of the best prospects, is truly inspiring. He continues to be a force on the court and has a long way to go but the NBA is within reach after the way he has continued to perform.
Keyontae Johnson’s Brand Endorsement Deals
Keyontae Johnson currently has three different brand endorsement deals under his belt and they are:
Urban Outfitters
Intuit TurboTax
Wildcat NIL
Keyontae ,as previously mentioned, has continued to defy expectations and work on his basketball skills. He is mentally tougher than most people give him credit for. Keyontae is projected to go to the Washington Wizards as the 42nd pick. Johnson's shooting, defensive profile and toughness is something that will be an attractive quality for many teams in the NBA, including the Wizards who are in desperate need of a player like Keyontae to have some success in the regular season and postseason.
Keyontae Johnson’s Net Worth
Keyontae Johnson is a college basketball player and is not a professional yet. When he takes the NBA floor, his Net worth will be estimated then. Johnson could very well be a gem in the NBA 2023 draft. He was a former five-star recruit and has come back to win multiple individual and team accolades. His potential is, in fact, scary.
FAQs
A. Keyontae had suffered a stroke during a game and was admitted to the hospital and kept there for 10 days before discharge.
A. Keyontae went on to average 17.4 points per game and went on to win multiple accolades.
A. Keyontae was accused of sexually assaulting a woman, but the case was later dropped. Alachua County court records showed that prosecutors agreed to dismiss the case.
