Meechie Johnson Parents

Last Modified Jun 10, 2024 12:44 GMT
Meechie Johnson Parents
Meechie Johnson (Image credit / Getty image )

Meechie Johnson Jr, real name is Demetrius Johnson, is a promising young American college basketball point guard, who plays for the Ohio State Buckeyes and is considered a top prospect for the 2024 NBA draft. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches, Johnson is known for his exceptional three-point shooting. He began his basketball journey at Garfield Heights High School, averaging 23 points per game. As a high school graduate, Johnson was rated as a four-star recruit, ranked as the 14th-best point guard, and the 76th overall player in the 2021 recruiting class.

After a celebrated high school career, Meechie Johnson Jr. joined Ohio State University. In his freshman season in 2020–21, he appeared in 17 games, averaging 1.2 points, 0.4 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game. After two seasons with Ohio State, Johnson transferred to the South Carolina Gamecocks. In his first season with the Gamecocks, he averaged 12.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while shooting 33% from three-point range.

In the 2023–24 season, Johnson started in 33 games, averaging 14.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. His impressive performance earned him a spot on the second-team All-SEC, and he played a pivotal role in leading the Gamecocks to their first tournament appearance since 2017.

Who are Meechie Johnson’s Parents?

Meechie Johnson Parents
Meechie Johnson (Image credit / Getty image )

Meechie Johnson Sr. and Mannuella Cooper are the parents of Meechie Johnson. Meechie is a single child but has a cousin brother named Marcus Johnson who is also a college basketball player.

Who is Meechie Johnson’s Mother?

Mannuella Cooper is the mother of Meechie Johnson. No other information is available in the public domain.

Who is Meechie Johnson’s Father?

Meechie Johnson Parents
Meechie Johnson (Image credit / Instagram ( @meechie.1 ))

Meechie Johnson Sr is the father of Meechie Johnson who is a former college basketball player and friend of NBA superstar King Lebron James. Johnson Sr. works as a professional basketball trainer after prematurely ending his career.

What Nationality are Meechie Johnson’s Parents?

Meechie Johnson Sr. and Mannuella Cooper are from Cleveland and hold American nationality.

FAQ's On Meechie Johnson Parents

A. Meechie Johnson is 6 foot 2 in tall.

A. Meechie Johnson plays as a guard at  Ohio State University.

A. Meechie Johnson’s wingspan is 6'3" foot.

A. Meechie Johnson was born on 21 September 2002.

A. Meechie was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

A. Meechie Johnson and LeBron James have no blood relation. However, James and Johnson Sr. are college friends so Johnson Jr. called James an uncle.

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