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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Mobley is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Valparaiso.

Impact The Buckeyes will be without Moochie Johnson (personal) in this one, so Mobley will take his place in the starting unit. The freshman is averaging 12.4 points per game in his 10 outings off the bench this term.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 15 points off the bench Mobley chipped in 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 83-59 loss to Maryland.

Impact Mobley cashed in on 3-of-6 looks from three, closing with 15 points, four rebounds, an assist and a steal off the bench during OSU's big-time loss against the Terrapins. The 6-foot-1 freshman has been a star in the making to kick off the 2024-25 season, averaging 14.1 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and one steal on 21.3 minutes per game (eight outings) to start his collegiate career. Mobley will look to help the Buckeyes get back on track against Rutgers this weekend.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 23 off the bench Mobley provided 23 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 23 minutes during Friday's 104-60 victory over Campbell.

Impact Mobley converted on 8-of-13 looks from the field, including 5-of-8 attempts from range, closing with 23 points off the bench during Friday's rout of Campbell. The 6-foot-1 freshman has made the most of his opportunities this season, averaging 15.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 19.4 minutes per game (five contests). While unlikely to usurp the Buckeyes' mainstay Bruce Thornton, Mobley looks to have carved out a sizable bench role in his first collegiate season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bradshaw and Mobley each score 16 as newly ranked No. 21 Ohio State routs Youngstown State 81-47

Aaron Bradshaw and John Mobley Jr. each scored 16 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 21 Ohio State crushed Youngstown State 81-47

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Another strong outing Monday Mobley closed Monday's 81-47 win over Youngstown State with 16 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and three assists over 23 minutes.

Impact Mobley pitched in 16 points and three assists as the Buckeyes made short work of the Penguins on Monday. The 6-foot-1 freshman has looked very impressive across his first two outings at the professional level, averaging 15 points and 1.5 assists on 18 minutes per game. Mobley has showcased his ability to contribute meaningful minutes against a tough opponent (Texas), and he was rewarded with additional playing time against Youngstown State.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stands out in opener Mobley amassed 14 points (4-6 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound across 13 minutes during Monday's 80-72 win over Texas.

Impact Mobley unexpectedly saw 13 minutes of action during Monday's win over Texas, posting 14 points and one rebound in OSU's season opener. The 6-foot-1 freshman, a four-star recruit in the class of 2024, surely made an impression against a tough opponent and will look to carve out a bench role with the Buckeyes this season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE