Prior to FSU: The 6-6 Meacham was both a Detroit Free Press and BCAM Class A All-State recipient for head coach Todd Sander at Northville High School. He attained team Most Valuable Player Award laurels and was the all-area player of the year in addition to being a Detroit Free Press All-West Second Team pick. The first-team all-conference honoree averaged 19 points, 11 rebounds, 3.5 blocks, 3.0 assists and 2.1 steals in his final campaign. He played on the AAU circuit with The Family AAU team.