Join our linker program. Latest on South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Meechie Johnson Jr. has too much range with this long 3-pointer. #5 Guard - All Rights Reserved. Weight: 172. Hometown: Cleveland, OH. Or write about sports? T. Roberts G: 14 PTS: 5 REB: That was the second-best mark for the Buckeyes in the game, and the plus-15 mark across the last two games is Ohio States best. The bright spot for Meechie Johnson is that he is still classified as a freshman and will bring a half-season of experience into this season. As I mentioned above, Johnson was oddly just 1-for-6 from the free throw line this past season, but you have to assume that that number will shoot up in 2021-22. Walker and Jimmy Sotos got hurt, but Johnson handled he surprise playing time well and seemed up for any challenge thrown at him by the coaching staff. Later, I learned they weren't true. WebLatest on Ohio State Buckeyes guard Meechie Johnson Jr. including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Select the second team from the drop down menu. School International Sports Academy. Johnson's layup to open the scoring in the second half tied it at 27 and then Georgia scored four. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Brown has been part of nine of them. Adams Jr. F - KU. Find out more. His average of 15.0 minutes played during the last two games is a marked increase from his 9.7 minutes-per-game average while Johnson was healthy. In the 10-point loss at Wisconsin three days prior, this same lineup was plus-6 (15 points scored, 9 allowed) in 5:15. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Timeline 2022 Apr 25, 2022: Transfer Meechie Johnson transfers to South Carolina Apr 12, 2022: A win would pit the Bulldogs against Vanderbilt on Thursday. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, and recaps on CBSSports.com UGA Georgia Meechie Johnson personal foul (Justin Hill draws the foul) 0:04 +1 Justin Hill makes regular free throw 1 of 2 Johnson Jr. G: 12.5 PPG: 3.8 RPG: 3.5 APG: 36.0 FG% Top Scorers; 0. He still does needs to get better on defense, but he will. Meechie Johnson gets the tough layup to fall against the Bulldogs, Meechie Johnson Jr. drains half-court buzzer-beater to end 1st half. Meechie Johnson Jr., who suffered his injury during an early March tournament game, averaged 23.0 points per game last season for Garfield Heights. But without Johnson, the Buckeyes are 1-1 while adjusting their rotations to compensate for a player who has been a key member of the rotation. 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We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, and recaps on CBSSports.com Meechie Johnson personal foul (Justin Hill draws the foul) Johnson Jr. G: 12.5 PPG: 3.8 RPG: 3.5 APG: 36.0 FG% AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Johnson Jr. didnt make a field goal in the season-opening win against Akron. Here's what Ohio State has done without Meechie Johnson Jr. Reports: 3 children dead, 2 wounded in attack at Texas home, Kellyanne Conway, George Conway To Divorce After Decadeslong Marriage: Report, School punished teen girl for working out in sports bra in 100-degree Texas heat, ACLU says, U.S. court won't require FAA to make airplane seat size, spacing rules, 'Extremely dangerous': Spike in illegal crossings at Canada-Vermont border has feds sounding alarm, SoCal in for cool start to weekend, butlight showers make brief return, More avalanches possible this weekend, expert says. Liddell and Kyle Young down low outscored the Nittany Lions 13-4 (plus-9) in only 3:54. He topped out at 19 minutes in a lopsided Dec. 11 home win against Wisconsin but only got off the bench for four minutes in a decisive loss at Indiana on Jan. 6. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/gamecenter_boxscores, Meechie Johnson makes two point layup (Hayden Brown assists), Jacobi Wright makes three point jump shot (Meechie Johnson assists), Mardrez McBride makes three point jump shot, Justin Hill makes regular free throw 1 of 2, Justin Hill makes regular free throw 2 of 2, Terry Roberts makes three point jump shot (Frank Anselem assists), Zachary Davis makes two point dunk (Meechie Johnson assists), Tre-Vaughn Minott makes two point dunk (Meechie Johnson assists), Braelen Bridges makes two point layup (Terry Roberts assists), Meechie Johnson makes regular free throw 1 of 3, Meechie Johnson makes regular free throw 3 of 3, Mardrez McBride makes three point jump shot (Kario Oquendo assists), Gregory Jackson II makes three point jump shot, Mardrez McBride makes regular 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II blocks Kario Oquendo's two point layup, Jacobi Wright misses three point jump shot, Frank Anselem shooting foul (Hayden Brown draws the foul), Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk defensive rebound, Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk blocks Frank Anselem's two point jump shot, Frank Anselem shooting foul (Josh Gray draws the foul), Josh Gray misses regular free throw 1 of 2, Braelen Bridges misses two point jump shot, Josh Gray blocks Braelen Bridges's two point layup, Mardrez McBride blocks Zachary Davis's two point layup, Frank Anselem turnover (3-second violation), Josh Gray shooting foul (Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe draws the foul), Jabri Abdur-Rahim misses three point jump shot, Jusaun Holt shooting foul (Gregory Jackson II draws the foul), Jusaun Holt turnover (back court violation), Frank Anselem shooting foul (Jacobi Wright draws the foul), Jacobi Wright misses regular free throw 1 of 2, Braelen Bridges misses regular free throw 2 of 2, Hayden Brown turnover (Kario Oquendo steals), Mardrez McBride shooting foul (Hayden Brown draws the foul), Jailyn Ingram shooting foul (Gregory Jackson II draws the foul), Gregory Jackson II misses regular free throw 1 of 2, Gregory Jackson II misses regular free throw 2 of 2, Meechie Johnson misses two point jump shot, Justin Hill blocks Meechie Johnson's two point jump shot, Mardrez McBride shooting foul (Jacobi Wright draws the foul), Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk shooting foul (Braelen Bridges draws the foul), Gregory Jackson II turnover (Jailyn Ingram steals), Braelen Bridges personal foul (Meechie Johnson draws the foul), Meechie Johnson misses regular free throw 1 of 2, Jailyn Ingram personal foul (Meechie Johnson draws the foul), Gregory Jackson II turnover (Mardrez McBride steals), Zachary Davis misses regular free throw 1 of 2, Zachary Davis misses regular free throw 2 of 2, Justin Hill personal foul (Meechie Johnson draws the foul), Meechie Johnson personal foul (Justin Hill draws the foul), Jusaun Holt personal foul (Meechie Johnson draws the foul). 1/3 FG. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). WebThis section is showing information that is up to date as of the end of the 2021-22 NCAA Basketball season. Meechie Johnson Jr. drains half-court buzzer-beater to end 1st half, Meechie Johnson Jr. shows off vision with nice dime vs. Alabama Crimson Tide. Johnson has been the first substitute off the bench in four games. That lineup consists of Johnson, Wheeler, Ahrens, Liddell and Zed Key, and in 20:34 it has both scored and allowed 34 points. WHATS NEXT: For Johnson, it is just all about growth. Ohio State second-year guard Meechie Johnson Jr. has missed three games with a facial injury suffered during a Jan. 11 practice. FORT MYERS, Fla. Meechie Johnson Jr. made a game-winning 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds left and Ohio State beat No. The teams traded baskets before the Gamecocks scored six and from the 16:24 mark neither team would lead by more than two until Johnson's free throw at 7.6 seconds. South Carolina Gamecocks It was a fitting game for teams that will be the 11th (Georgia) and 12th seeds (South Carolina) for opening-round games of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday in Nashville, as well as teams that produced a close first game, won by the Bulldogs 81-78 in overtime to snap a 12-game losing streak in the series. Ohio State transfer made six 3s and scored a career-high 26 points, Gamecocks trailed by 11 at halftime and shot over 70 percent from 2-point range the final 25 minutes, Head Coach Lamont Paris, Forward Hayden Brown and Guard Meechie Johnson met with members of the media following Sunday's 68-57 win over Presbyterian, Head Coach Lamont Paris, Guard Meechie Johnson and Forward GG Jackson ll met with members of the media following Saturday's 74-71 OT road win over Georgetown, Johnson Leads Gamecocks to First Win at Rupp Since 2009, Johnson, Jackson II rally South Carolina past Georgetown in OT, PostGame: (Presbyterian) MBB Media Availability 12/11/22, PostGame: (Georgetown) News Conference 12/03/22, Played in 43 games in two seasons at Ohio State (2020-22) making five starts ; saw action off the bench in both of the teams NCAA Tournament games in 2022, Finished high school early and joined the Buckeyes for the start of Big Ten play in January of 2020, Scored 10 or more points twice in a Buckeye uniform, Scored a career-high 14 points against Xavier on Nov. 18, 2021, Also scored in double figures on Nov. 15, 2021, against Bowling Green when he put up 13 points, Shot 34.4 percent (33-of-96) from 3-point range at Ohio State, Collected five or more rebounds twice and swiped multiple steals in five games, including a career-high four steals against Bowling Green (11/15/21), Averaged 23 points per game as a sophomore at Garfield Heights before suffering a knee injury ; did not compete as a junior while recovering from the injury, Elected to forgo his senior season of high school to enroll early at Ohio State, As a freshman in just his second high school game, scored 50 points vs. Benedictine, Son of Meechie Johnson Sr. and Mannuella Cooper, Full name is Demterius Johnson but goes by Meechie, Enjoys spending time with family and attending church. WebMeechie Johnson College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Meechie Johnson Jr. Team: South Carolina Gamecocks. He was 17 years old last season after all. WebPlay by Play: Half: Time: Team: Event: SCar: MissSt: 2: 0:00: End of the Game: 68: 74: 2: 0:00: End of the 2nd Half: 68: 74: 2: 0:05 Brown replaced Johnson in that lineup against Penn State and it was outscored 14-11 in 5:05. Against Penn State, a lineup of Jamari Wheeler and Malaki Branham in the backcourt, Brown at the 3 and E.J. WebMeechie Johnson University of South Carolina Athletics Men's Basketball Roster Meechie Johnson NIL Opportunities position G height 6-2 weight 180 class Sophomore Ohio State has used 16 new lineups during the last two games. What did the freshman learn in his early entry into the program? Confirm that your trade proposal is valid according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. Johnson did not have much of an offensive role this season and even though the Buckeyes still have a bunch of weapons, I would look for him to be much more aggressive during next season than he was in his first year as a Buckeye. Hometown Garfield Heights, Ohio. Hayden Brown scored 13 points for the Gamecocks (11-20, 4-14 SEC), who snapped a three-game losing streak with their first home SEC win. Meechie Johnson Jr. drains half-court buzzer-beater to end 1st half. 6-2, 170 | Class of 2020. Do you have a sports website? That came after he played 12:44 off the bench in last Thursdays loss at Wisconsin, a game where he had a rebound and four fouls while going scoreless. COLUMBIA (AP) Meechie Johnson scored 18 points and Jacobi Wright had 14 and the pair combined for five free throws in the last 3.6 seconds to give South Carolina a 61-55 win over Georgia on Saturday to close the regular season. Without Johnson, Russell has averaged 11.0 minutes per game but only scored two points. To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 2022-23 In 20:08 of playing time, a lineup with Wheeler, Justin Ahrens, Johnson, Liddell and Young is plus-18 (51 points scored, 33 allowed). The expectations were pretty low because of Johnsons age and the fact that he was coming back from an injury, that will change this year. 0/0 FT. D. Mitchell F - TEX. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Give it a try, it's free! Height: 6-2 (188cm) Weight: 172 (78kg), Current NBA Status: Draft Eligible in 2025, High School: Andrews Osborne Academy [Willoughby, Ohio]. I dont expect Johnson to start, but I do expect him to be the backup point guard over Sotos, and play roughly 15-20 minutes a game. Copyright 2023 STATS LLC and Associated Press. In his first season at Ohio State, Johnson for the most part exceeded expectations. Heres a look at how theyve tried to fill the void. All rights reserved. Through the first 13 games this season, Johnson has averaged 6.6 points and 1.6 rebounds while shooting 40.0% (20 for 50) from 3-point range. WebLatest on South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. All rights reserved. He was only 17 last season playing in one of the best and deepest conferences in college basketball. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram will play outsized roles in how their respective teams close the season. Guard Meechie Johnson Jr. (19 points) was the top scorer for USC. Through the first 13 games this season, Johnson has averaged 6.6 points and 1.6 rebounds while shooting 40.0% (20 for 50) from 3-point range. Odds & lines subject to change. 6'2" 180 lbs PROJECTED ROLE: Johnson was utilized right away when he got to Columbus in January and made an impact handling the ball. WebGet the latest news, stats and more about Meechie Johnson, Jr. on RealGM.com Printed from TeamRankings.com - 2005-2023 Team Rankings, LLC. The reality is there are only four real contenders. WebMeechie Johnson, Jr. PG #5 Current Team: South Carolina Birthplace/Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Nationality: United States Height: 6-2 (188cm) Weight: 172 (78kg) WebLatest on South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Skip to main content Skip to navigation ESPN 2 PTS. He made 6-of-12 three-point field goals, but only connected on 1-of-6 free throw attempts. Johnson made 1 of 2 free throws with 7.6 seconds to go for a 56-53 lead for the Gamecocks, who chose to intentionally foul before the Bulldogs could attempt a tying 3-pointer. Do you have a blog? The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. TeamRankings.com is not affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or March Madness Athletic Association, neither of which has supplied, reviewed, approved or endorsed the material on this site. Height: 6-2. 1M; 0:17. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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