MEECHIE JOHNSON NEWS

Not suited up Friday Johnson (undisclosed) is not dressed in uniform ahead of Friday's game versus USC Upstate, Michael Lannana of The State reports.

Impact Johnson will miss his second game of the season for an undisclosed reason. His next opportunity to play will be in Wednesday's game against George Washington.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three points across game started Johnson ended with three points (1-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt), one rebound and five assists over 26 minutes during Sunday's 79-60 loss to Furman.

Impact Johnson continues to log lackluster scoring as a member of South Carolina's starting lineup. Currently, he is averaging 5.3 points on a 21.9 field goal percentage (20.0 free throw) across his four games started. Until further notice, fantasy managers may be better off looking for better players elsewhere.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Furman Johnson (foot) is available Sunday versus Furman, according to David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier.

Impact Johnson will have sat out only one game because of his previous injury. Jacobi Wright is expected to be South Carolina's sixth man again.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in uniform Johnson isn't dressed for Friday's game against Davidson and is sporting a walking boot, Michael Lananna of The State reports.

Impact Johnson will miss his first game of the season due to a foot injury. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but his next chance to suit up will come Nov. 25 against USC Update. In his absence, Jacobi Wright figures to start at point guard.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Johnson (leg) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus Clemson, Michael Lananna of The State Newspaper reports.

Impact Johnson was reportedly dealing with a leg injury coming into Friday's action, but it will not be serious enough to sideline him. The Ohio State transfer started Tuesday's opener and played a healthy 25 minutes. He's looks to be locked in as the starting point guard to begin the year and could finally step into a more prominent role after operating as a bench player with the Buckeyes over the last two seasons.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Friday Johnson (leg) is warming up ahead of Friday's game versus Clemson, Michael Lannana of The State Newspaper reports.

Impact Johnson suffered multiple leg injuries in Tuesday's game versus South Carolina State but finished playing the game. If Johnson doesn't play Friday, his next opportunity to play will be Thursday's game versus Colorado State.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving treatment Thursday Johnson received treatment Wednesday and Thursday for an apparent leg injury, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Johnson sustained apparent ankle and leg injuries during Tuesday's regular-season opener against South Carolina State, but he returned to the court following his pair of departures. He totaled nine points, four rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Friday's game against Clemson.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Meechie Johnson announces he will transfer from OSU to South Carolina Meechie Johnson’s next stop will be … the University of South Carolina. Johnson, who announced earlier this month he was entering the transf...

APRIL 25, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former Ohio State G Meechie Johnson Transferring To South Carolina Johnson's transfer is part of a considerable amount of turnover at the guard position for the Buckeyes.

APRIL 25, 2022 • SI.COM

What Meechie Johnson Jr. entering the transfer portal means for Ohio State basketball Meechie Johnson Jr.’s time as an Ohio State basketball player as ended as the Cleveland native has entered the transfer portal.

APRIL 12, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Ohio State Guard Meechie Johnson Enters Name Into Transfer Portal Johnson averaged 3.2 points and 1.1 rebounds in 43 games for the Buckeyes over the last two seasons.

APRIL 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Available but doesn't play Thursday Johnson (ankle) was available for Thursday's loss to Penn State, but he didn't see the floor.

Impact Johnson was held scoreless in each of his past three contests and registered a healthy DNP Thursday. The freshman's status for the NCAA tournament remains unclear at this point, but even if he's healthy, he may not be part of Ohio State's rotation anymore.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play against Penn State Johnson (ankle) will take the floor Thursday against Penn State, per Andy Kats on the Big Ten Network broadcast.

Impact Johnson departed the regular-season finale due to a right ankle issue but will presumably play his usual role given his availability for the contest. Given the banged-up frontcourt, Johnson could be relied on for a few extra minutes should the Buckeyes go with a smaller lineup.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Johnson (ankle) is expected to be good to go for Thursday's tournament game, Pat Murphy of 247 Sports reports.

Impact The Buckeyes will take on the winner of Wednesday's game between Minnesota and Penn State. Johnson hurt his ankle Sunday against Michigan, limiting him to just seven minutes, but the issue apparently isn't a serious one.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Sunday Johnson suffered a right ankle injury during Sunday's loss to Michigan, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Johnson exited Sunday's game with just over 11 minutes remaining, and he was unable to return in the closing minutes of the loss. Prior to his departure, he recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in seven minutes. Coach Chris Holtmann said after the game that he doesn't know the severity of Johnson's injury, so his status for the team's first Big Ten Tournament game Thursday isn't yet clear.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State's Chris Holtmann updates on health of Meechie Johnson, Justice Sueing ahead of tough stretch Ohio State men's basketball team's injury problems in 2021-22 have been well-documented. From the preseason with forward Seth Towns recoveri...

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Officially out Tuesday Johnson (undisclosed) will not be available for Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Johnson was not expected to play in this contest due to injury. This will be his second straight missed game. He will hope to be back for Saturday's contest against Iowa.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Tuesday Johnson (undisclosed) is doubtful for Tuesday's contest against Minnesota, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Johnson is expected to miss his second consecutive contest due to an undisclosed injury. In his absence, Jimmy Sotos and Cedric Russell would both be candidates for increased roles.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Assistant coach Ryan Pedon said Monday that Johnson (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Johnson missed three consecutive games in mid-January due to a facial fracture and a concussion, but he started the Buckeyes' next four contests and averaged 4.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 23.5 minutes during that stretch. However, he was sidelined again Saturday and is in danger of missing a second straight game Tuesday against Minnesota. If he's unable to suit up, Jimmy Sotos and Cedric Russell would both be candidates for increased roles.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Michigan Johnson (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against Michigan, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Johnson was considered a game-time decision coming into the weekend but Ohio State has now ruled him out. He had started each of Ohio State's last four games. Jamari Wheeler could see increased minutes in Johnson's absence.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be game-time decision Saturday Coach Chris Holtmann said Friday that Johnson (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's matchup with Michigan, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Johnson has started each of the past four games following a three-game absence due to facial injury. During that stretch, he's averaged 4.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 23.5 minutes. If he's unable to suit up Saturday, Jimmy Sotos and Cedric Russell would both be candidates for increased roles.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from range in return Johnson chipped in three points (1-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one block over 30 minutes during Thursday's 75-64 win over Minnesota.

Impact Johnson was shooting 40.0 percent from beyond the arc entering the night but displayed some signs of rust following the layoff, connecting on just one attempt from deep Thursday. He started the contest and played a season-high 30 minutes, which suggests conditioning shouldn't be an issue moving forward. The next order of business is getting his shot back in tune.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State basketball's Meechie Johnson Jr. cleared to play Thursday vs. Minnesota following facial injury Ohio State basketball is expecting Meechie Johnson Jr. to return to the court when it plays Minnesota on Thursday night.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Appears ready to roll Johnson (face) posted on his personal Twitter account that he is ready to get "Back at it," ahead of Thursday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Johnson appears like he will be making his return after being out the last few weeks due to a facial fracture and concussion. He will more than likely be limited a bit in the minutes department until he gets back up to speed.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State's Jamari Wheeler, Meechie Johnson are game-time decisions at Minnesota Just when it looked like the Ohio State men's basketball team was finally starting to get healthy, the Buckeyes announced more bad news. Spe...

JANUARY 26, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM