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. He's our cap.

The season is showing that when Devin Royal and John Mobley Jr. both struggle offensively, it's near-impossible for Ohio State to overcome.

For Mobley, who finished 2 for 13 from the floor with 5 points, it was a second title-game loss in as many years. “I was a little sore, but it’s no excuses, for real,” he said.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) 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 on Thursday night.

Known for his shot-making, John Mobley Jr. is developing into a do-it-all guard for Ohio State, opening a new dimension to the Buckeyes' offense with his on-ball capabilities.

John "Juni" Mobley Jr., an Ohio State commitment in the class of 2024, arrives at Ohio Stadium on his official visit on Sept. 9, 2023.

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. Mobley hit three 3-pointers and added eight assists and six ...