Meechie Johnson - College Basketball News & Rumors

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Johnson (personal) is out for Thursday's game versus Maryland.

Impact Johnson will miss his 13th consecutive game Thursday as he continues to work through a personal matter. His next chance to suit up is Sunday at Nebraska.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Illinois Johnson (personal) is out for Ohio State's game Sunday at Illinois.

Impact Unfortunately for Johnson, the beginning of February is the same as the end of January. A personal issue continues to affect Johnson's availability, and he will be out for another game Sunday.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Nittany Lions Johnson (personal) won't play against Penn State, per the Big Ten injury report.

Impact Johnson will now miss his 11th straight game with a personal matter. The senior still has no public timetable for a return.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Monday Johnson (personal) did not appear in Monday's 82-65 win over Iowa.

Impact Johnson has missed 10-consecutive games as the result of a personal issue, and it is unclear what his availability looks like moving forward. The 6-foot-2 senior will have his next opportunity to return to action against Penn State on Thursday.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on injury report Johnson (personal) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against Iowa.

Impact Johnson is finally ready to return following a nine-game absence, so the senior guard could return to the starting lineup right away. Johnson is averaging 9.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals per contest in the games he's been available this season.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to be sidelined Johnson (personal) is out for Tuesday's game at Purdue.

Impact This will be Johnson's ninth straight absence, and the senior guard doesn't have a timetable for a return. His next chance to play will come against Iowa on Monday, Jan. 27.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Johnson (personal) won't be available for Ohio State's clash with Indiana on Friday night.

Impact The guard will now miss his eighth-straight game with a personal matter, and still has no timeline for a potential return. Johnson, who averaged 9.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in the 10 games he did start, will get his next chance to play on Jan. 21 against Purdue.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

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.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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