Incoming University of Minnesota freshman Jarvis Johnson, a former DeLaSalle High School star who has a heart condition, will not be medically cleared to play basketball this season, the Gophers announced Monday.

Johnson, a member of Minnesota’s 2015 recruiting class, will remain on scholarship, attend the university and still be part of the program, Gophers coach Richard Pitino said in a statement.

“While we are extremely disappointed, the health and welfare of Jarvis is our highest priority,” Johnson’s family said in a prepared statement. “We are excited that Jarvis has decided to accept his scholarship to the U and will remain a part of the basketball program. … Jarvis has dreamed of being a part of the Gopher basketball family, and we are happy that he will be.”

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Brooklyn Park native survived a heart attack after collapsing during a practice in eighth grade. His heart stopped beating for eight minutes. Johnson, who had his condition monitored by a defibrillator in his chest, became the only player in state history to start on four consecutive state championship teams.

Johnson played in the Inner City All-Star Classic on Sunday night at St. Thomas and was named the game’s most valuable player.

A documentary on Johnson filmed by Minnesotan Donny Rowles is in the works. ESPN followed Johnson at the state tournament in March for a segment expected to air in July.

“I appreciate everything Donnie is doing for me, and even ESPN,” Johnson said last month. “I just want people to be ready for it. It’s going to be a fun one to watch.”

In a clip from the documentary, Johnson’s mother, Tanisha, talked about her son being more than just a basketball player.

“I know Jarvis has a purpose in life, and it’s far greater than basketball,” she said.

Rene Pulley, founder of the Howard Pulley AAU program for which Johnson played, said Johnson was one of the most athletic guards ever to play Minnesota high school basketball.

Johnson provided plenty of highlight dunks and exciting plays with athleticism and 42-inch vertical leap, but there was always a concern for his health.

“I applaud the Gophers coaching staff for honoring his scholarship and being willing to take care of him to make sure he gets his degree — that’s huge,” Pulley said. “I think Jarvis was so cautious of playing sometimes whenever his heart would beat too fast. For us, it’s just adrenaline. But for Jarvis, he was scared to death. That’s how come he wasn’t able to play to his potential.”

The Gophers have not said whether Johnson might be cleared to play after the 2015-16 season. The school has not started the process on an NCAA medical waiver to keep Johnson’s scholarship from counting against the 13-player limit this season.

“Unfortunately, Jarvis Johnson will not be playing on our team this season,” Pitino said in a statement. “However, we are extremely excited that he has decided to accept his scholarship and pursue his undergraduate degree here at the U, where he will also remain a part of our program. Jarvis is a tremendous young man, and we support him and look forward to having him here.”

The other members of the 2015 recruiting class arrive on campus this week: guards Kevin Dorsey and Dupree McBrayer; forwards Ahmad Gilbert, Jordan Murphy and Davonte Fitzgerald; and center Reggie Lynch.

Gilbert is expected to join the team midweek. Johnson started summer school this week with three of his fellow freshmen.

In May, Johnson beamed when discussing his goals at Minnesota.

“Hopefully, win a Big Ten (title),” he said. “That’s everybody’s dream. Make it to the (NCAA) tournament. That’s always the main goal at the end of the day.”

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