GARFIELD HEIGHTS – Meechie Johnson knew what could happen. He knew what he wanted to have happen. He didn’t know exactly what would happen.
So while sitting in the car as his father, Demetrius Johnson Sr., drove he and his stepmom on the familiar route from Garfield Heights to Columbus on Aug. 13, he practiced asking the questions he planned to put forward to Ohio State’s coaching staff. He wanted to ensure he didn’t leave any room for misinterpretation. How head coach Chris Holtmann and assistant coach Ryan Pedon answered them would determine whether or not Johnson committed to play basketball for the Buckeyes on the spot.