PG Demetrius "Meechie" Johnson, Jr. (transfer back to tOSU)

[LitlBuck]

Major reason for transfer back to Garfield is that he will now be eligible to win Mr. Ohio Basketball according to him. Got news for him there are a couple other guys that might win that award named Branham and Livingston to name two.

 

[nomatta]

Because of the role he plays (and the fact that he's looking legit) I'd say he has about as good a shot as anyone to win it.

 

[brodybuck21]

https://247sports.com/college/ohio-...-Meechie-Johnson-Kalen-Etzler--149093281/Amp/

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

Ballin’ Under 1 Roof

Meechie Johnson – ’21 PG Garfield Heights: If memory serves us correctly, we had not had a chance to watch Meechie Johnson play a live basketball game since January of 2019 at Flyin’ to the Hoop, as the nationally ranked guard tore his ACL shortly after causing him to miss the entirety of his junior season. Despite playing some of his first true basketball in 18-months, Johnson looked superb for his Indy Heat EYBL team, as the 6’1 playmaker showcased his athleticism, passing ability, perimeter shooting and shiftiness with the ball which allows him to get into the paint. Having recently transferred back to Garfield Heights after spending his junior season at ISA Academy, Johnson should be considered a candidate for Ohio’s Mr. Basketball award as a senior; and, he’ll have the added bonus of not having to worry about the recruiting process, as Johnson has committed to Ohio State.

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

 

[LitlBuck]

Looks like his knee is about 40% healed

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

he'd be contending for 5-star status if playing a full aau season...

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

yeah, meechie might just be good. crazy good. what i really like about him is that he flashes a lot, but he's not a flashy player.

if he stays healthy, i'll be surprised if meechie doesn't start game 1 as a freshman. johnson and washington up top should be killer.

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

literally every other play for meechie...

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

he did some impressive things today, but this play was my favorite:

 

[MARVYMARV14]

Don't want to get too ahead of myself but it looks like his skill is entering that Dlo level of game not as tall but more athletic

 

[ScriptOhio]

BOOMSHAKALAKA. It's obviously not a rarity for a high school player to get better at basketball as time goes on – in fact, that would be the goal, ideally – but holy hell Meechie Johnson doesn't even look like the same person, and I mean that in the best of ways.

I remember when he committed to Ohio State, I thought he looked pretty good and would be a fine multi-year contributor, then he got injured and I had no idea what to expect. Well folks, we're post-injury and he straight-up looks like an unguardable five-star.



And he's in the same class as the fellow guard Malaki Branham – the No. 27 overall player in the country.

Don't look now, but it looks like Chris Holtmann might just have something cooking...

 

[nomatta]

Apparently Meechie is enrolling early and will be eligible to play after this fall semester.

Our quality guard depth just went from dudly to studly in less than a week.

 

[ShowMeBuck]

I suspect this is a pretty nice development yes? Anxious to hear the thoughts of those in the know.

 

[BuckWrestler141]

I suspect this is a pretty nice development yes? Anxious to hear the thoughts of those in the know.

Always good to get college training and education as opposed to H.S. education and training in a year where he can play and still be considered a true freshman the following season.