Ohio State fans are going to get to see Meechie Johnson Jr. a bit earlier than expected. On Sunday, Johnson announced that he will reclassify, graduate and join the Buckeyes this season. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the NCAA has granted an extra year of eligibility to all college basketball players this season, so he will still be a classified as a freshman in the 2021-22 season. The move will allow Johnson to get his feet wet and could also provide more depth for the Ohio State backcourt. 

Ohio State fans are going to get to see&nbsp;<a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Meechie-Johnson-46053271/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://247sports.com/Player/Meechie-Johnson-46053271/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1605017598401000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGdwwEYX-uVCsE6zyuj0Y8VHlCxgw">Meechie Johnson Jr.</a>&nbsp;a bit earlier than expected.&nbsp;On Sunday, Johnson announced that he will reclassify, graduate and join the Buckeyes this season.&nbsp;Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the NCAA has granted an extra year of eligibility to all college basketball players this season, so he will still be a&nbsp;classified as a&nbsp;freshman&nbsp;in the 2021-22 season.&nbsp;The move will allow Johnson to get his feet wet and could also provide more depth for the Ohio State backcourt.&nbsp;

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Columbus - Meechie Johnson Jr. to graduate early and join Ohio State basketball team