Meechie Johnson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Johnson turns in career night in win over Hilltoppers South Carolina guard Meechie Johnson turned in a career night on Thursday in Colonial Life Arena in the win over Western Kentucky.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Johnson's 6 3s, 25 points help South Carolina beat WKU 65-58

Meechie Johnson hit six 3-pointers and finished with 25 points — both career bests — and freshman Gregory Jackson II added 12 points and a season-high 16 rebounds to help South Car...

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Finally healthy, Meechie Johnson showing he's a difference-maker for USC basketball It’s no coincidence the Gamecocks have won the last two games with a healthy Johnson on the court.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • THESTATE.COM

Paris hopes recent performance is a 'springboard' for Johnson South Carolina guard Meechie Johnson recorded his best performance of the season in the 74-71 win over Georgetown in overtime.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Meechie Johnson step back jumper puts the Gamecocks on top late in overtime vs Georgetown

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Best log across 41 minutes Johnson closed with 17 points (5-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Saturday's 74-71 OT victory over Georgetown.

Impact Currently, Johnson's latest log is his best of the 2022-23 NCAA season ongoing. He benefited from South Carolina and Georgetown playing an overtime. Johnson recorded his best point, rebound and assist tally across five games he has started as a junior.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting five Johnson is in the starting five for Saturday's game against Georgetown, Michael Lannana of The State reports.

Impact Johnson will replace Jacobi Wright in the starting lineup Saturday. Johnson scored six points off the bench in his last game.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lamont Paris talks about his team and how Meechie Johnson's season is going South Carolina head basketball coach Lamont Paris talks about his team and how Meechie Johnson's season is going

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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

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Johnson's 6 3s, 25 points help South Carolina beat WKU 65-58

Meechie Johnson step back jumper puts the Gamecocks on top late in overtime vs Georgetown