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Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. out indefinitely with hand injury
Mobley is the Buckeyes' second-leading scorer and best 3-point shooter
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Ohio State has suffered a major blow to its lineup with the news that sophomore guard John Mobley Jr. will be out indefinitely due to a hand injury sustained in the team's recent win over USC. Mobley is the Buckeyes' second-leading scorer, averaging 15.1 points per game, and their best 3-point shooter.
Why it matters
Mobley's absence comes at a critical time for Ohio State, as the team is fighting to improve its NCAA Tournament resume. The Buckeyes are currently on the bubble and will be without their top scoring threat for an indefinite period, including a key matchup against No. 15 Virginia.
The details
Mobley suffered the hand injury in the second half of Ohio State's home win over USC on February 11. He headed to the bench to be checked out and the team has now announced he will be out indefinitely, though he is expected to return at some point this season.
- Mobley was injured on February 11 during Ohio State's game against USC.
- Ohio State will be without Mobley for the neutral-site matchup against No. 15 Virginia on February 18.
The players
John Mobley Jr.
A sophomore guard for the Ohio State Buckeyes, Mobley is the team's second-leading scorer, averaging 15.1 points per game, and their best 3-point shooter.
Ohio State Buckeyes
The men's basketball team at Ohio State University, currently fighting to improve their NCAA Tournament resume.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This injury to Mobley is a major blow to Ohio State's NCAA Tournament hopes, as he is their second-leading scorer and best 3-point shooter. The Buckeyes will need to find a way to overcome his absence, especially in key upcoming games, if they want to solidify their spot in the tournament.
