Meechie Johnson - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

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

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