By Danielle Daniels

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State men’s basketball has received a pair of national letters of intent from two Ohio players in John “Juni” Mobley Jr. and Colin White.

“We’re really excited to welcome Juni and Colin to the Ohio State family,” Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann said. “It’s always great when we can add players with Ohio roots to the Buckeye family. They are two high character guys who both know how to win at a high level.”

Mobley Jr. grew up in nearby Reynoldsburg, Ohio and has played his high school ball on a national level at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas and this season at Wasatch Academy in Utah.

“Juni is one of the very best shooters in this class. He can play either of the guard spots and, as people have seen over the summer, he has the ability to change a game quickly,” Holtmann said. “We’re excited to see him continue to grow this year. I want to welcome he and his family to our program and can’t wait to see him in the Scarlet & Gray.”

Mobley Jr. had a great summer on the AAU circuit and has proven himself as one of the best shooters in the class. He’s been a Top 50 ranked player over the last two years and is only getting better.

White plays at one of the top high school programs in the state at Ottawa-Glandorf and has led his team to the state title game each of the last two seasons.

“Colin is a tough, physical kid who comes from a great basketball program,” Holtmann said. “He’s a cerebral player that will bring versatility to our team as he can play a number of positions. Buckeye Nation is going to enjoy watching his development. We are excited for he and his family to join our family.”

White is a smart and versatile player who has also shined on the national level for Indiana Elite. He has risen in the rankings because of his ability to score from multiple positions.

John “Juni” Mobley Jr.
Guard
6-0, 150
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Bishop Gorman/Wasatch Academy

• Four-star recruit who is ranked No. 46 in the class by the 247 composite rating.
• Grew up in Reynoldsburg, Ohio and moved to Las Vagas to attend Bishop Gorman for high school.
• Transferred to Wasatch Academy prior to his senior season in the fall of 2023.
• Played over the summer for Vegas Elite and was one of the stars at the Peach Jam in July
• In 15 games in the Nike EYBL, he averaged 13.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and shot 47 percent from the floor, including 39 percent from three-point range.
• Averaged 20.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game as a junior at Bishop Gorman
• Led Bishop Gorman to a 30-1 record and a 5-A state runner-up appearance as a sophomore after averaging 15.5 points, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals.

Colin White
Forward
6-6, 180
Ottawa, Ohio
Ottawa-Glandorf

• Top 125 recruit in the 2024 class
• Competed on the AAU circuit the past two seasons for Indiana Elite
• Helped Indiana Elite to a 39-3 record this past summer as he averaged 14.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game while shooting 49.7 percent from the field.
• Led Ottawa-Glandorf to back-to-back state championship game appearances each of the last two seasons.
• Was named the Division-III Northwest Ohio Player of the Year as a junior after averaging 20.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists.
• Also earned first-team all-state honors as a junior.