Meechie Johnson Jr. is a college basketball player, representing the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Conference. Johnson Jr. graduated high school a year early to enroll with the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021-22 season. In his freshman year, he played in 17 games and averaged 1.2 points per game. The following season, Johnson Jr. participated in 26 games, averaging 4.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. One of his standout moments came on November 21, 2021, when he scored eight points, including a crucial game-winning shot against Seton Hall, helping the Buckeyes secure a 79-76 victory. After two seasons at Ohio State, Johnson entered the NCAA transfer portal in March 2022. He subsequently transferred to South Carolina for the 2022-23 season. At South Carolina, Johnson was a key player, averaging over 13 points per game and leading the Gamecocks to their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2017. His performance earned him recognition as a second-team All-SEC selection after averaging 14.1 points and contributing to the team's success during the 2023-24 season. For the 2024-25 season, Johnson Jr. returned to the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Meechie Johnson nationality
Meechie Johnson, originally named Demetrius Johnson, is an American citizen.
Meechie Johnson hometown
Meechie Johnson Jr. hails from Cleveland, Ohio, United States, as per his roster on the official Ohio State Buckeyes roster. He attended Garfield High School for his basketball prep career. As a sophomore, Johnson Jr. recorded 23 points per game. That same year, he suffered a knee injury that kept him out of action for the rest of the season and spent his junior year in recovery. Meechie Johnson Jr. decided to graduate high school after his junior year to begin playing college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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A. As of January, 2025, Meechie Johnson is 22 years old.
A. Meechie Johnson Sr is the father of Meechie Johnson.
