Ryan Day aids Ohio State women's basketball in recruiting Sydney Mobley
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Ryan Day, head coach of Ohio State's football team, played a crucial role in helping women's basketball coach Kevin McGuff recruit Sydney Mobley. McGuff first learned about Mobley from Day’s father-in-law during a visit to a local gym when Mobley was in sixth grade. Mobley has since progressed to become a five-star prospect, reclassifying to join Ohio State early for the upcoming season. McGuff anticipates that Mobley will need time to adjust to the collegiate level but expects her to contribute this year.
- •Sydney Mobley, a five-star prospect, joins Ohio State as a freshman.
- •Ryan Day's father-in-law first recognized Mobley's talent at a gym.
- •Mobley averaged 20.3 points and 9.6 rebounds in high school.
- •Kevin McGuff expects Mobley to impact the team this season.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — How did Ohio State's Ryan Day help Kevin McGuff land Sydney Mobley?
"Sydney Mobley is talented enough on her own to earn a scholarship offer from Ohio State, but a phone call with Ryan Day helped get the process going.
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