South Carolina got some bad news Monday when a top player announced he is entering the transfer portal.

South Carolina will have a different leading scorer in the 2024-45 basketball season.

All-SEC guard Meechie Johnson has entered the transfer portal per multiple reports. He spent two seasons with the Gamecocks and led the team to a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament this year.

Johnson averaged 14.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists. Following the decision, he went to Instagram Live to give a statement on the decision saying he “gotta do what’s best” for himself and his family.

Meechie Johnson talked briefly about his decision on leaving USC. Says "theres no bad blood between the university/staff and him." pic.twitter.com/PSxFMZOkZr

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Before his South Carolina career, Johnson had transferred from Ohio State. A potential reunion with the Buckeyes remains a possibility.

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