Impact Johnson will miss his seventh straight game. The guard still has no timeframe for a potential return, but his next chance to play will come on Jan. 17 against Indiana.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
MEECHIE JOHNSON #1 - GUARD - OHIO STATE BUCKEYES
9.1 PPG •
2.5 RPG •
2.7 APG
9.1 PPG
2.5 RPG
2.7 APG
Remains out vs. Badgers Johnson (personal) will miss another game as Ohio State faces Wisconsin in the Kohl Center, per the Big Ten injury report.
Out vs. Oregon Johnson (personal) is out for Thursday's game against Oregon, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Impact Johnson is away from the team due to personal reasons and doesn't have a timetable for his return. His next chance to play will come against Wisconsin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, but he's not likely to return for that game, either.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Out once again Johnson (personal) won't play against Minnesota on Monday night.
Impact Johnson will now miss his fifth straight game. The guard averaged 9.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in the 10 games he played and started. His next chance to suit up will come on Jan. 9 against Oregon.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out again Friday Johnson (personal) remains out for Friday's game versus Michigan State, per the Big Ten availability report.
Impact Johnson will miss a fourth consecutive contest while being away from the team due to a personal situation. The senior's next chance to return to the floor surfaces next Monday against Minnesota.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Remaining sidelined Sunday Johnson (personal) is out for Sunday's game against Indiana State, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Impact Johnson is away from the team to tend to a personal situation and is out Sunday for the third consecutive contest. John Mobley started in his place the past two games and should continue to have an expanded role against Indiana State.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Absent vs. Valparaiso Johnson (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Valparaiso.
Impact Losing Johnson represents a huge blow for the Buckeyes, as the 6-foot-2 junior has been a reliable offensive weapon for the team. He's started in each of his 10 appearances while averaging 9.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. With Johnson out, expect either John Mobley or Evan Mahaffey to start at shooting guard since Ques Glover (ankle) is out as well.
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 12 against Campbell Johnson ended with 12 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Friday's 104-60 win over Campbell.
Impact Johnson has been a productive addition to the Buckeyes squad after transferring in from South Carolina, averaging 9.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals on 25.4 minutes per game. The 6-foot-2 junior has shot the ball well from outside this season, converting on 39.3 percent of his attempts from deep to kick off the 2024-25 season (5.6 attempts per game).
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 11 against the Penguins Johnson finished with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 81-47 victory over Youngstown State.
Impact Johnson converted on 3-of-5 looks from deep, closing with 11 points on seven shots during Monday's win over Youngstown State. The 6-foot-2 senior, who transferred in from South Carolina after opting to forgo opportunities at the professional level, has yet to firmly establish himself with his new team.
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Making sense of Ohio State adding Meechie Johnson from the transfer portal The story is fun, but success isn't predetermined.
APRIL 5, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
With Meechie Johnson back at OSU, Diebler working to land his cousin Marcus Johnson On Tuesday, Meechie Johnson announced his return to the Ohio State men's basketball program. New head coach Jake Diebler has also been worki...
APRIL 3, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
Former Gamecock Meechie Johnson announces new college home He’ll return to where his college career started after two years in Columbia.
APRIL 2, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Kentucky reaches out to South Carolina transfer guard Meechie Johnson, per report Johnson was a second-team All-SEC selection this past season.
APRIL 1, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
South Carolina men's basketball leading scorer Johnson to enter transfer portal
South Carolina leading scorer Meechie Johnson is entering the transfer portal, less than a week after the Gamecocks' first NCAA Tournament appearance in seven yearsMARCH 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Entering portal, considering draft Johnson is entering the NCAA's transfer portal and considering the 2024 NBA Draft, according to Joe Tipton of On3.com.
Impact Johnson's portal entry takes priority, giving top colleges an opportunity to send commitment offers his way. He recently helped South Carolina's 2023-24 team last the SEC Conference and advance into March Madness as a No. 6 seed. While the Tipton article does not say that Johnson declared for professional prospects, he is considering them, an avenue that could prevail if they entice him well enough to forgo collegiate eligibility.
MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
What USC basketball's Meechie Johnson said about his future Johnson, a guard who leaves the Gamecocks in scoring, has a fifth year of eligibility ... if he wants to use it.
MARCH 5, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
What USC basketball's Meechie Johnson said about his future Johnson, a guard who leaves the Gamecocks in scoring, has a fifth year of eligibility ... if he wants to use it.
MARCH 5, 2024 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM
Johnson leads No. 17 South Carolina against No. 4 Tennessee after 25-point game
No. 17 South Carolina hosts the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers after Meechie Johnson Jr. scored 25 points in South Carolina's 82-76 victory against the Florida GatorsMARCH 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Johnson earns SEC, national recognition Guard Meechie Johnson had a big week.
MARCH 4, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
Johnson's stellar second half key to Gamecocks' victory South Carolina guard Meechie Johnson's strong second help his team secure the win over Florida on Saturday afternoon.
MARCH 2, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
Meechie Johnson, No. 18 South Carolina jolt No. 24 Florida Meechie Johnson scored 25 points to help No.18 South Carolina rally to an 82-76 victory over No.24 Florida in a Southeastern Conference game...
MARCH 2, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Johnson's 3-pointer lifts No. 18 South Carolina to 82-76 comeback victory over No. 24 Florida
Meechie Johnson scored 25 points including a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 43.4 seconds to play as No. 18 South Carolina rallied for an 82-76 victory over No. 24 FloridaMARCH 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Johnson talks working through shooting struggles, conversation with CJ McCollum South Carolina guard Meechie Johnson detailed a conversation he had with CJ McCollum as he works through some recent shooting struggles.
FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
Impresses in win Johnson chipped in 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one block in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 79-62 victory over Kentucky.
Impact The junior continues to impress as he scored 14 points including a far three-point shot to put the dagger into Tuesday's win over Kentucky. Johnson has been one of the conference's best guards and is currently averaging 16.6 points per game. Expect Johnson to continue to be the primary scorer for South Carolina as conference play goes on.
JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Johnson named to Lute Olson Award mid-season watch list South Carolina guard Meechie Johnson was named to the Lute Olson Award midseason watch list on Wednesday.
JANUARY 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
USC's impressive SEC opener raises the ceiling on the back of Meechie Johnson Fans chanted Johnson’s name in the final moments against Mississippi State. It’s fitting, considering how impactful the guard has become.
JANUARY 7, 2024 • THESTATE.COM
