In an extensive college basketball preview, ESPN named Ohio State as one of ten teams that could 'make a jump' this winter.

As a junior, Mobley averaged 20.1 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals per game for the Gaels. For his senior year, Mobley transferred to Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah.

Justin: John Mobley Jr. As big of a jump Devin Royal took from his freshman to sophomore season, I expect the same from John Mobley Jr. This is not necessarily true regarding statistics, ...

John Mobley Jr. announced via his Instagram on Thursday that he'll return to Jake Diebler's roster for his sophomore season after a breakout freshman campaign in 2024-25.

John Mobley Jr. averaged 13 points per game and shot 38.5% from 3-point range for Ohio State this season. Mobley is the first member of the 2024-25 roster to announce his intention to return.

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

Bruce Thornton, John Mobley Jr.’s struggles loom large. In the first meeting between these teams this season, John Mobley scored 22 points and Bruce Thornton had 18.