MEECHIE JOHNSON NEWS

Hansberry scores 22, Hammond has 16, Virginia Tech defeats South Carolina 86-83 in OT

Amari Hansberry scored 22 points and hauled in 14 rebounds, Ben Hammond added 16 points, and Virginia Tech took down South Carolina 86-83 in overtime on Tuesday night in an ACC/SEC...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Puts up 18 points, six boards Johnson posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 86-83 OT loss to Virginia Tech.

Impact The 6-2 senior had been held to four points in the win over Charleston Southern on Friday. He had his best shooting game of the season against the Hokies. It was the first time this season that he had hit at least half of his shots. Johnson has scored at least 15 points four times through eight games.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nick Marinelli, Arrinten Page rally Northwestern past South Carolina 79-77 at Greenbrier Tip-Off

Nick Martinelli had 25 points before notching an assist on Arrinten Page’s layup in the final second and Northwestern survived a late rally by South Carolina to post a 79-77 victor...

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Scores 15 in loss Johnson registered 15 points (6-17 FG, 3-11 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Sunday's 79-77 loss to Northwestern in the Greenbrier Tip-Off.

Impact Johnson has been scoring, but inefficiently. In his last four games, he has converted just 36.0 percent of his field goals and 24.0 percent of his 3-pointers. The Gamecocks lost both of their games in the Greenbrier, but will look to get back to winning ways against Charleston Southern on Friday.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Ajayi and Finley Bizjack lead Butler to 79-72 win over South Carolina

Michael Ajayi had 15 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks and Finley Bizjack scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half to help Butler beat South Carolina 79-72 at the Greenbrier...

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Scores team-high 24 points Johnson amassed 24 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-8 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 79-72 loss to Butler in the Greenbrier Tip-Off.

Impact Since scoring 33 points in the overtime win against Southern Mississippi, Johnson had been limited to a combined 11 points on 28.6 percent from the field and 16.7 percent on 3-pointers. The Gamecocks were able to win both games, but were not able to prevail despite the 6-2 senior's nice scoring. He will look to keep points flowing on Sunday against Northwestern.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Four-star PG Marcus Johnson commits to South Carolina men's basketball He’s the cousin of USC MBB guard Meechie Johnson.

NOVEMBER 13 • THESTATE.COM

Sharavjamts leads balanced South Carolina over Presbyterian 81-61

Mike Sharavjamts scores 13 points to lead South Carolina to an 81-61 victory over Presbyterian on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Meechie Johnson scores career-high 33 to rally South Carolina past Southern Miss 83-79 in OT

Meechie Johnson scored 14 of his career-high 33 points in the final 3:39 of regulation and South Carolina rallied to beat Southern Mississippi 83-79 in overtime

NOVEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Scores a career-high 33 points Johnson posted 33 points (9-19 FG, 7-14 3Pt, 8-11 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Sunday's 83-79 OT win over Southern Miss.

Impact Johnson returned to South Carolina after playing 10 games with Ohio State, which is close to his Cleveland home, last season. He left the Buckeyes and returned to the Gamecocks, where he played from 2022-2024. The 6-2 senior was limited to 14 points in the opener against North Carolina A&T, but showed off his full offensive arsenal in the win over the Golden Eagles. Johnson should be able to score freely against upcoming opponents such as Presbyterian and Radford.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Meechie Johnson shines in return as South Carolina handles NC A&T Meechie Johnson scored 14 points in his first game back with South Carolina after a year away and the Gamecocks used balanced scoring in a 9...

NOVEMBER 5 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

South Carolina beats North Carolina A&T 91-72 in season opener behind 14 3-pointers

Meechie Johnson scores 14 points as South Carolina cruises past North Carolina A&T with a 91-72 victory

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Healthy before 2025-26 season Johnson (back) logged 20 points (8-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists and one steal during South Carolina's 88-86 loss Sunday at North Carolina State.

Impact Unlike during the summer, Johnson's back is no longer a problem. During his 2024-25 season with Ohio State, he logged 9.1 points per game on 35.6/35.7/50.0 shooting splits in 10 games. Johnson's health may be something to consider, but him healthy is at least an adequate contributor.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

New problem tightness in back Johnson has been held out of South Carolina's summer workouts due to a back injury, according to David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier.

Impact Personal reasons caused Johnson to redshirt his 2024-25 season. Likely more notable than them, a back injury has held him back. Once he participates in South Carolina's team practices, his injury status can be cleared before any future games with the Gamecocks.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Meechie Johnson's bizarre transfer move lands him in familiar territory The former Ohio State Buckeyes star is going back to a place he knows all too well, after leaving a place he knows all too well.

APRIL 2 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Ohio State's Meechie Johnson has wildest transfer portal journey in college basketball with latest commitment | Sporting News Meechie really likes two schools in particular.

APRIL 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ohio State's Meechie Johnson has wildest transfer portal journey in college basketball with latest commitment | Sporting News Canada Meechie really likes two schools in particular.

APRIL 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ohio State transfer Meechie Johnson returns to South Carolina Meechie Johnson will return to South Carolina for his sixth college season.

APRIL 1 • 247SPORTS.COM

Will return to South Carolina Johnson (personal) will return to South Carolina, according to Dushawn London of 247Sports.

Impact During 2024, Johnson changed teams to Ohio State from South Carolina. For 2025, they will flip positions. Now, Johnson's next objective concerns game minutes, which his 2025 has none of.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bids Columbus farewell Johnson will enter the transfer portal, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Johnson began his career at Ohio State, spent two seasons with South Carolina, and then returned to Ohio State for his fifth-year senior season. However, he only managed to play in the first 10 games as he dealt with a personal issue. When he was on the court, Johnson averaged 9.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists i 2024-2025.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Johnson (personal) won't play against Indiana.

Impact Johnson will miss his 21st straight game. At this point, it appears his season is over.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Johnson (personal) is out for Sunday's matchup against UCLA, per the team's official injury report.

Impact Johnson will miss yet another game for the Buckeyes with a personal issue. The 6-foot-2 senior hasn't appeared in a game since December and is looking increasingly likely to be done for the year. His next chance to return will come against USC on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Johnson (personal) isn't listed on Ohio State's injury report against Northwestern on Thursday.

Impact Johnson hasn't played since Dec. 14, missing the last 16 games for the Buckeyes with a personal issue. He's no longer listed on the injury report, however, meaning he'll be available to check into the game against the Wildcats on Thursday night. Before he sat out 16 straight games, Johnson was a starting guard who averaged 9.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Michigan Johnson (personal) is out for Ohio State's game Sunday against Michigan.

Impact Johnson out resulted in a change to Ohio State's first-choice backcourt. It added John Mobley, whose 15 starts include 14.1 points per game. After the current weekend, Ohio State's next matchup is scheduled for Thursday against Northwestern.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Johnson (personal) will not appear in Wednesday's game against Washington.

Impact Johnson is set to remain sidelined for a 14th-straight game as the Buckeyes face off against the Huskies. The 6-foot-2 senior's next chance to suit up will come against Michigan on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE