Former Gamecock Meechie Johnson announces new college home
Meechie Johnson is heading back home for his final years of collegiate eligibility.
The now-former Gamecock announced on social media Tuesday that he is committed to Ohio State after spending the last two years at South Carolina. Johnson was the leading scorer for the Gamecocks last season, averaging 14.1 points per game.
“I’m coming home to win, as a team, whatever it takes!” Johnson shared in his commitment post on social media. “I’m excited to play for Jake Diebler.”
Johnson, originally from Cleveland, played two seasons at Ohio State before committing to the Gamecocks in 2022 ahead of head coach Lamont Paris’ first year at the program. With the Buckeyes, Johnson played in 43 games and played in two March Madness games. Johnson also joined the program a year early out of high school, heading to Ohio State for the 2020-21 season.
Johnson took to social media after announcing he entered the transfer portal, saying he had “all love” for South Carolina and that the decision was based on what he said was best for his family. Johnson was the first commitment Paris had after being hired at South Carolina.
In his social media announcement Tuesday, Johnson said it was his dream to play for Ohio State and wants to continue being a leader. He also shared that he’s signed with The Foundation NIL collective to do community engagement in Columbus.
“Accordingly, I have also re-signed with The Foundation and look forward to getting re-engaged with the Columbus and Cleveland communities and our great people,” Johnson wrote in his post. “Ohio is a great place to grow up, and a great place to come back to, as home.”
South Carolina roster tracker
- Projected returners: Jacobi Wright, guard; Myles Stute, guard; Zachary Davis, guard; Austin Herro, guard; Eli Sparkman, guard; Morris Ugusuk, guard; Danny Grajzl, guard; Arden Conyers, guard; Collin Murray-Boyles, forward; Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk, forward; Josh Gray, forward
- Incoming freshmen: Trent Noah, guard; Okku Federiko, forward
- Leaving via transfer portal: Meechie Johnson, guard (Ohio State); Ebrima Dibba, guard
- Leaving/out of eligibility: Ta’Lon Cooper, guard; BJ Mack, forward; Stephen Clark, forward
This story was originally published April 2, 2024 at 6:06 PM.
