MEECHIE JOHNSON NEWS

Considered a game-time call Johnson (face) is considered day-to-day and a game-time decision for Thursday's clash with Minnesota, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Coach Chris Holtman indicated Monday that Johnson was nearing a return and it appears Thursday isn't off the table at this point. Official word on his status may not surface until pregame warmups, but Johnson should return to a healthy bench role once he's cleared and up to speed.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting closer to return Johnson (face) is nearing a return according to coach Chris Holtmann, The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Johnson suffered a facial fracture in concussion a couple weeks ago. He has missed the last three games, but will hope to end that stretch on Thursday against Minnesota. We should get an update from the coaching staff before that.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss IUPUI game Johnson (face) will not be available for Tuesday's game against IUPUI, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact This will be the third straight game that Johnson will miss due to a facial injury. He will have a break before the team's next scheduled game against Minnesota on Jan. 27 to try to get healthy.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State's Chris Holtmann updates on Meechie Johnson injury No. 19 Ohio State is yet to play a game this year at full strength. The Buckeyes have missed forward Seth Towns, who is recovering from offs...

JANUARY 17, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Won't play Sunday Johnson (face) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Penn State, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Johnson will miss his second straight game after suffering a facial injury during practice. In his absence, Cedric Russell is expected to operate as the primary backup to Jamari Wheeler.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State will be without Meechie Johnson vs. Wisconsin No. 16 Ohio State already had a tricky road trip on Thursday night, traveling to Madison to take on No. 13 Wisconsin. That game became just...

JANUARY 13, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Suffers facial injury Johnson (face) will not be available for Thursday's game against Wisconsin, Bill Landis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson suffered a facial injury in practice this week. Justice Sueing and Seth Towns were also ruled out for Thursday's game. The Buckeyes will hope to get some depth back on Sunday against Penn State.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With family in stands, Meechie Johnson Jr.'s hits game-winner for Ohio State Meechie Johnson Jr.'s biggest moment of his college career so far came with his dad in the stands.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • DISPATCH.COM

'Gutsy' Meechie Johnson trusted to make big plays for Ohio State in Seton Hall win Meechie Johnson's game-winning shot against Seton Hall on Thursday night is one neither he nor any Ohio State men's basketball fans are goin...

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

In final minute of swings, Ohio State's Meechie Johnson Jr. lands final blow Read more on Meechie Johnson's big-time game-winner, Justin Ahrens and Jimmy Sotos' key minutes and more from Ohio State's win against Seton...

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • DISPATCH.COM

Meechie Johnson hits game-winning 3, Ohio State basketball tops No. 21 Seton Hall Meechie Johnson Jr. made a game-winning 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds left and Ohio State beat No. 21 Seton Hall 79-76 on Monday night in the F...

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

WATCH: Ohio State guard Meechie Johnson hits deep three to take down Seton Hall You have to see this if you haven’t already!

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Johnson hits game-winning 3, Ohio St. tops No. 21 Seton Hall

Meechie Johnson Jr. made a game-winning 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds left and Ohio State beat No. 21 Seton Hall 79-76 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coming off bench Johnson isn't starting Friday's game against Niagara.

Impact Johnson played 23 minutes as a starter in Tuesday's season opener and logged four points, five rebounds and two steals. However, Malaki Branham will draw the start Friday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start in opener Johnson will start Tuesday's game against Akron, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact The redshirt freshman was solid in the team's last exhibition game when he had 12 points, five rebounds, and two assists. It looks like they will take a look at what they have with Johnson early.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in exhibition Johnson (lower leg) totaled 12 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes during Monday's exhibition win over Indianapolis.

Impact Johnson dealt with a lower leg injury but didn't appear to have any restrictions in Monday's scrimmage. He should come off the bench during the 2021-22 campaign after he played a depth role in each of his 17 appearances last year.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Towns to have surgery, Meechie Johnson dealing with leg injury The Ohio State men's basketball team won't begin the 2021-22 season for nearly two more months, but the Buckeyes are working hard to be read...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Meechie Johnson, Malaki Branham, Zed Key ball out at Kingdom Summer League One of the biggest questions when it comes to Ohio State basketball this offseason is what the guard position will look like in 2021-22. The...

JULY 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Zed Key and Meechie Johnson cut from Team USA U19 basketball camp It was still a valuable experience. Now, time to focus on this upcoming season of OSU hoops!

JUNE 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Zed Key, Meechie Johnson going to USA Basketball camp is 'great honor' for the Buckeyes Ohio State men’s basketball has a chance to be represented on the international stage this summer. In late April, the Buckeyes announced tha...

MAY 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Zed Key, Meechie Johnson invited to tryouts for the 2021 USA Basketball Under-19 National Team Two second-year Ohio State players will have the chance to represent their country this summer. Buckeye sophomore center Zed Key and point g...

APRIL 26, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Meechie Johnson, Zed Key accept invitation to compete for USAA U19 basketball roster You’ve got some rooting interests for Ohio State basketball this spring and summer and it comes by way of the USA basketball team’s U-19 squ...

APRIL 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Justice Sueing, Duane Washington, Meechie Johnson step up at point guard for shorthanded Buckeyes Down two point guards, Ohio State got key contributions from others handling the ball.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scheduled to debut Saturday Johnson is expected to make his season debut Saturday against Rutgers, according to Brandon Little of Sports Illustrated.

Impact Johnson is yet to play this season but it sounds as if that will end Saturday unless something unexpected happens before the game. The four-star freshman has yet to establish his role with the club but comes in reasonably highly regarded. This could lead to some action on the ball, especially with CJ Walker set to miss some time.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

OSU's Walker out with thumb injury; Johnson close to debuting Ohio State point guard C.J. Walker will be out indefinitely with a thumb injury. Freshman guard Meechie Johnson could be close to debuting,...

JANUARY 7, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM