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South Carolina is 2-0 entering Wednesday's home game vs. Presbyterian in Columbia, S.C. But Gamecocks coach Lamont Paris knows it's going to take a lot more than what his team put on the court Sunday to keep winning.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 4

Meechie Johnson shines in return as South Carolina handles NC A&T

Meechie Johnson scored 14 points in his first game back with South Carolina after a year away and the Gamecocks used balanced scoring in a 91-72 victory against North Carolina A&T on Tuesday night in Columbia, S.C.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / October 31

South Carolina, N.C. A&T ready to move past disappointing seasons

A fresh start is just what's needed for North Carolina A&T and South Carolina. After disappointing seasons a year ago, one of them will enjoy success when the programs meet in the season opener on Tuesday at Columbia, S.C.

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College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Ohio State Buckeyes hit with rough news right after potential program changing win they received

Last week was a big one for the Ohio State Buckeyes, as they landed their highest-rated recruit since Jared Sullinger back in 2010. Securing five-star forward Anthony Thompson was a major win for the program, and he’s the kind of player who could make an immediate impact in Columbus.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / May 30, 2025

You’re Nuts: How can John Mobley Jr. improve next season?

Mobley was one of two Big Ten freshmen to average 13 points per game and shoot 38% or better from three last season. John Mobley Jr. had one of the better freshmen seasons in program history this past year.

College Basketball News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 1, 2025

Meechie Johnson Returning to South Carolina, Commits to Gamecocks

Former South Carolina Gamecock Meechie Johnson is returning after transferring to Ohio State. Former South Carolina Gamecock, Meechie Johnson started his career with the Ohio State Buckeyes, then transferred to South Carolina, then transferring back to Ohio State, and now he will finish his college career back in Columbia with the Gamecocks.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 28, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes Suffer Brutal Transfer Portal News

The Ohio State Buckeyes just completed a very disappointing 2024-25 campaign, finishing 17-15 and missing the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year.

College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / January 3, 2025

Ohio State commits Marcus Johnson, A’mare Bynum put up huge performances to close out 2024

Johnson and Bynum scored a combined 60 points this weekend for their respective schools. Two Ohio State men’s basketball commits put up massive performances this past weekend, giving fans a sneak peek of what could be when the two lace it up for the scarlet and gray in the not-so-distant future.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 18, 2024

Ohio State star guard steps away from the program ahead of Kentucky matchup

The Kentucky Wildcats' next matchup is coming on Saturday as the team heads to the Big Apple to take on Ohio State. The Last SEC team the Buckeyes faced was the #2 Auburn Tigers as one of the SEC's best teams beat them 91-53.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Buckeye Wire / December 17, 2024

Ohio State basketball starting guard taking a leave of absence

The Ohio State men’s basketball team will be without a starting member for the foreseeable future. Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch reported that Meechie Johnson has taken a leave of absence for personal reasons according to a team spokesman.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / December 17, 2024

Ohio State’s Meechie Johnson takes leave of absence; Aaron Bradshaw still out ahead of Kentucky matchup

Johnson has been a Kentucky killer. The Kentucky Wildcats are off to a great start as they sit at 10-1 with only a few non-conference games left on the schedule.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 23, 2024

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Field Level Media / November 19, 2024

Ohio State shuts down Evansville in 80-30 laugher

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College Basketball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 5, 2024

Everything Texas Longhorns Coach Rodney Terry Said After Loss to Ohio State Buckeyes

AUSTIN -- Texas Longhorns men's basketball head coach Rodney Terry met with the media following Monday's 80-72 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in Las Vegas.

College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / July 4, 2024

Burning Question: How good is the Ohio State men’s basketball backcourt?

With the addition of Meechie Johnson, can this Ohio State backcourt be the best in the conference? From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week.

College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / June 21, 2024

Backcourt duo of Bruce Thornton, Meechie Johnson both knocking on the door of 1,000 career points

Ohio State’s dynamic backcourt duo should both join the 1,000-point club during the first few weeks of the season. Not only are Bruce Thornton and Meechie Johnson going to comprise one of the better backcourt pairings in the Big Ten this season, they’re also going to hit a major benchmark together — scoring 1,000 points.

College Basketball News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 20, 2024

Meechie Johnson Jr. ‘Grown Up’ in Two-Year Hiatus from Ohio State Buckeyes

The Buckeyes welcomed their former player with open arms. Meechie Johnson Jr. spent two years in Columbus before transferring to South Carolina for another two years.

College Basketball News / Buckeye Focus / April 20, 2024

Former Ohio State basketball player at Michigan Spring Game

The Ohio State basketball program has had a number of people leave via the transfer portal. A few players decided that they would have a better opportunity for playing time if they went somewhere else.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Buckeye Focus / April 10, 2024

Former Ohio State basketball player setting up visit with Michigan

The Ohio State basketball team has lost four guys to the transfer portal this offseason. It doesn’t seem likely that they will lose more guys, but nothing is definite until the portal closes.

College Basketball News / Buckeye Focus / April 4, 2024

Ohio State basketball: Why Meechie Johnson is an upgrade over Roddy Gayle

The Ohio State basketball program is working the transfer portal right now. They have lost three players to the portal so far this offseason. Roddy Gayle is by far the biggest loss after he announced on Wednesday that he is entering the portal.

College Basketball News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 15, 2024

3 things to know about the South Carolina Gamecocks

The No. 12 Auburn Tigers take on the No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks in the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinals this afternoon. Auburn earned the No.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 2, 2024

Meechie Johnson, No. 18 South Carolina jolt No. 24 Florida

Meechie Johnson scored 25 points to help No. 18 South Carolina rally to an 82-76 victory over No. 24 Florida in a Southeastern Conference game on Saturday afternoon in Columbia, S.C.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 23, 2024

South Carolina standout could cause Kentucky problems again

The Kentucky Wildcats have a tough road test coming up against the South Carolina Gamecocks. In SEC play, the Wildcats haven't played well on the road, losing in overtime to Texas A&M and barely escaping Gainesville with a win over the Florida Gators.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 22, 2024

3 things to know about the South Carolina Gamecocks

The Kentucky Wildcats return to action tomorrow night to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks on the road inside Colonial Life Arena. South Carolina is 3-2 in conference play so far and is coming into this contest from a 77-64 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 19, 2023

Meechie Johnson helps South Carolina slide past Winthrop

Meechie Johnson scored 20 points and South Carolina overcame some shoddy shooting to defeat visiting Winthrop 72-62, winning their third game in a row Tuesday night in Columbia, S.C.