Jake Diebler provides update on John Mobley Jr's ankle injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
John Mobley Jr of Ohio State's basketball team injured his ankle in the final preseason game against Butler. The 6-foot-2 junior guard left with 2:01 remaining after rolling his right ankle on a teammate's foot. Head coach Jake Diebler stated Mobley has not returned to practice yet but is expected to be back soon. Ohio State is scheduled to open its season on November 2 against BYU in Salt Lake City.
- •John Mobley Jr's injury occurred in the final preseason game.
- •Mobley scored in double digits in 25 of 31 games last season.
- •Jake Diebler anticipates Mobley will return to the court soon.
- •Ohio State faces BYU on November 2 in their season opener.
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Jake Diebler shares injury update on John Mobley Jr
"John Mobley Jr suffered an ankle injury in Ohio State's final preseason game and is questionable heading into the season opener against BYU.
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