Still, the Ohio State Buckeyes were able to return rising sophomore point guard John Mobley Jr. ahead of the 2025-26 season. Mobley broke down what went into that decision-making process recently.

John Mobley Jr. had one of the better freshmen seasons in program history this past year. He averaged 13 points per game, knocked down 77 three-pointers in 32 games, and scored in double-digits in ...

John Mobley Jr. averaged 13.0 points per game as a freshman (Photo: USA TODAY Sports) * On having Bruce Thornton back for his senior year – "No, it's really big.

Mobley emerged as one of Ohio State’s go-to scorers, finishing the season with 13 points per game and a 38.5% mark from 3-point range. He added 2.2 assists, rolling in at point guard to give ...

Mobley was thrown into the fire as a freshman last season after Meechie Johnson Jr. played only 10 games, but now that he has starting experience, he's trying to step up as a leader in year two.

For the first time in 103 days, Ohio State’s core group of men's basketball players stepped into the spotlight. It was June 23, and Buckeyes Bruce Thornton, Devin Royal and John Mobley Jr. were ...

For the first time in 103 days, Ohio State’s core group of men's basketball players stepped into the spotlight. It was June 23, and Buckeyes Bruce Thornton, Devin Royal and John Mobley Jr. were ...

Ohio State sophomore guard John Mobley Jr. discussed returning to the Buckeyes, his freshman season and more in this June 23, 2025 press conference. Ohio native, Penn State QB Drew Allar talks at ...

Ohio State sophomore guard John Mobley Jr. discussed returning to the Buckeyes, his freshman season and more in this June 23, 2025 press conference.