After missing the NCAA Tournament for the last three years, the Ohio State men's basketball team is projected to be safely in the field by Joe Lunardi.

Ohio State will host Ohio University in a preseason exhibition game on Oct. 15, a matchup that will be open to the public.

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.

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.

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

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.