JOHN MOBLEY JR. NEWS

Ohio State hosts No. 13 Illinois following Noel's 29-point game

Ohio State hosts the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini after Brandon Noel scored 29 points in Ohio State's 86-82 win against the Northwestern Wildcats

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Starting vs. Northwestern Mobley (ankle) is in Ohio State's starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Northwestern.

Impact Mobley is healthy again after suffering an ankle injury in the Nov. 28 loss to Pittsburgh. The 6-foot-2 guard is currently averaging 14.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists across seven games played.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Northwestern Mobley (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game at Northwestern.

Impact Mobley is officially listed as questionable ahead of the Buckeyes' away game. The sophomore guard hasn't missed a full game yet this season, so he'll hopefully be healthy in the afternoon clash. His status should be determined prior to tip-off.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Progressing, status still unclear Mobley (ankle) is progressing in his recovery, although his status remains unclear for Dec. 6 against Northwestern, per Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Mobley hurt his ankle during Ohio State's loss to Pittsburgh on Black Friday after logging three points, one rebound and one steal across 14 minutes. He's reportedly making progress towards a return to the court, but the Buckeyes aren't ready to commit to their stat guard being available for Ohio State's Big Ten opener against the Wildcats on Saturday. Mobley is off to an excellent start in 2025-2026, averaging 14.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Mobley (ankle) supplied three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound and one steal over 14 minutes during Friday's 67-66 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Mobley sustained an ankle injury during the contest, which is why he played a season-low 14 minutes. The injury temporarily derails what looked to be the start of a breakout campaign for the sophomore guard. Before Friday's game, Mobley averaged 16.8 points, 3.5 assists and 2.5 rebounds on 43/40/96 shooting splits. His next chance to play will come Dec. 6 against Northwestern.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh hosts Mobley and Ohio State

Ohio State visits the Pittsburgh Panthers after John Mobley Jr. scored 26 points in the Buckeyes' 113-60 win over the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers

NOVEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Ohio State visits Siulepa and Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh hosts the Ohio State Buckeyes after Roman Siulepa scored 20 points in Pittsburgh's 83-75 loss to the Quinnipiac Bobcats

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

John Mobley Jr. scores season-high 26 and Ohio State beats Mount St. Mary's 113-60

John Mobley Jr. scored a season-high 26 points, Devin Royal added 17 and Ohio State concluded its six-game homestand with a 113-60 victory over Mount St. Mary’s

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Career high in Buckeye blowout Mobley provided 26 points (10-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 113-60 victory over Mount St. Mary's.

Impact Mobley is often overshadowed by Bruce Thornton in the scoring department, but the sophomore has quietly recorded double figures in five of six games this season, culminating in Tuesday's career-high total. He's also improved his assist (3.5 apg) and rebounding (2.5 rpg) numbers, representing a big reason the Buckeyes are a perfect 6-0 in the young 2025-26 campaign. Next up is a showdown against Pittsburgh on Friday.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State plays Mount St. Mary's, seeks 6th straight home win

Ohio State will try to keep its five-game home win streak alive when the Buckeyes take on Mount St. Mary's

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Tilly scores 17, Mobley 15 and Ohio State remains unbeaten with 91-58 win over Western Michigan

Christoph Tilly scored 17 points, John Mobley Jr. added 15 to lead Ohio State to a 91-58 win over Western Michigan on Thursday night to remain unbeaten

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Ohio State uses late first-half surge to cruise by Appalachian State Brandon Noel scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while John Mobley Jr.added 16 points as Ohio State posted a 75-53 win over Appalachian...

NOVEMBER 12 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Starting vs. App State Mobley (illness) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Appalachian State.

Impact Mobley was questionable before Tuesday's game due to an illness, but he'll get the nod after taking part in warmups. Mobley is averaging 17.5 points, 6.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game in his first two outings of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable, warming up Mobley (illness) is questionable to play against Appalachian State on Tuesday night, per Connor Lemons of SB Nation.

Impact Mobley is listed as questionable on the Big Ten's official injury report page, but the star guard is reportedly dressed and warming up. He appears to be trending towards playing, but is officially a question mark at this juncture. Through two games, the guard is averaging 17.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in win Mobley recorded 20 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-8 FT), one rebound and three assists over 44 minutes during Tuesday's 116-114 2OT win over Nebraska.

Impact Mobley was one of four Buckeyes to score 20+ points, closing with 20 points, three assists and a rebound during Tuesday's double overtime win over the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-1 freshman has appeared in all 30 games this season (20 starts), averaging 13.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals on 27.5 minutes per game. Mobley and the Buckeyes will close out the 2024-25 regular season against the Hoosiers this Saturday.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska visits Ohio State following Parrish's 20-point game

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Splashes five treys in rout Mobley amassed 21 points (7-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 93-69 victory over Washington.

Impact Mobley connected on 5-of-7 looks from range, closing with 21 points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal during Wednesday's dominating win over the Huskies. The 6-foot-1 freshman has scored 42 points across OSU's last two games, connecting on 10-of-17 looks from three during that span.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

John Mobley Jr., Micah Parrish lead Ohio State men's basketball's shooting clinic in 93-69 win over Washington John Mobley Jr. and Micah Parrish scored 21 points apiece to lead Ohio State past Washington on Wednesday night.

FEBRUARY 13 • CLEVELAND.COM

Hits five threes in loss Mobley notched 21 points (7-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 79-71 loss to Nebraska.

Impact Mobley connected on 5-of-10 looks from three, closing with 21 points, one rebound, one assist and one steal during Sunday's loss against the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-1 freshman has come alive as of late, averaging 15.9 points, two rebounds and 3.6 assists across OSU's last seven games.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient 20 points in loss Mobley produced 20 points (6-21 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 34 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 87-79 loss to Illinois.

Impact Mobley converted on 6-of-21 looks from the field, closing with 20 points, a rebound, an assist and a steal during Sunday's loss against the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-1 freshman has appeared in all 22 games this season (12 starts), averaging 13 points, 1.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.7 steals on 26 minutes per game. Mobley and the Buckeyes will aim to get back on track when they host the Terrapins on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Buckeyes past Penn State Mobley supplied 19 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and eight assists in 35 minutes during Thursday's 83-64 victory over Penn State.

Impact Mobley closed with a team-high 19 points, eight assists and six rebounds as the Buckeyes took down the Nittany Lions on Thursday night. The 6-foot-1 freshman has averaged 12.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.5 steals since moving into the starting lineup in mid-December (11 starts). Mobley and the Buckeyes, winners of three-straight games, will look to ride their momentum into Sunday's matchup with Illinois.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

John Mobley Jr., Bruce Thornton lead Ohio State to 83-64 victory over Penn State

Freshman John Mobley Jr. had 19 points, Bruce Thornton scored 17 and Ohio State cruised to an 83-64 victory over Penn State at Rec Hall

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Good day as facilitator Mobley registered 12 points (4-13 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Monday's 82-65 win over Iowa.

Impact It wasn't the most efficient shooting day despite facing a soft Iowa defense, but Mobley made up for it with his passing, as the freshman doubled his previous personal best mark in assists. He's seeing more time than expected for the Buckeyes this year with Meechie Johnson still sidelined by a personal issue, and since taking over for Johnson in the starting five back on Dec. 17, Mobley has put forth respectable averages of 12.2 points and 2.9 assists across 10 games.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing against Oregon Mobley registered 16 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and one rebound in 25 minutes during Thursday's 73-71 loss to Oregon.

Impact Mobley cashed in on 5-of-11 looks from the field closing with 16 points and a rebound during Thursday's loss against the Ducks. The 6-foot-1 freshman has appeared in all 16 games this season (six starts), averaging 12.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals on 24.1 minutes per game. Mobley has struggled to fill in for the injured Meechie Johnson (personal), shooting just 33.8 percent from the field across his six games replacing the sidelined guard in the Buckeyes' starting lineup.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE