Evan Mobley is an American basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Born on June 18, 2001, in Murrieta, California, he is known for his remarkable defensive abilities. Mobley was picked third overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2021 NBA Draft.
Mobley came to prominence in the basketball world, when he represented Rancho Christian School in Temecula, California. He averaged 19.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 4.7 blocks per game to win some prestigious awards like the California Gatorade Player of the Year and The Press-Enterprise Player of the Year.
In his senior season, he performed even better, winning prestigious Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year.
At an imposing height of 7 feet, Mobley possesses a unique blend of size, athleticism, and basketball intelligence. He has the ability to guard all five positions with terrific lateral quickness and his shot-blocking abilities makes it tough for anyone to score easy buckets in his paint.
Throughout the 2022-23 NBA season, Mobley maintained an average of 16.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game. His outstanding contributions played a crucial role in the Cleveland Cavaliers securing the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference.
Who is older, Evan Mobley or his brother?
Evan Mobley has one older sibling Isaiah Mobley.
Before Evan, it was Isaiah who played basketball for the Rancho Christian School in Temecula, California. He played as a power forward in high school and starred for the team.
Soon, the older brother’s love for the game rubbed off in the right way to Evan Mobley, the younger sibling, and they both played for their high school team. They were known as the "Mobley Twin Towers" because of their towering heights and incredible skills. Both of them were five-star players in high school.
In 2019, Isaiah Mobley took his talents to USC, and very next year, his brother joined him there. It was a real brotherly bond that strengthened their game. Evan was ‘one & done’, and left for the NBA to be drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He quickly made his mark and earned a spot on the All-Rookie Team.
But the story doesn't end there. Isaiah Mobley decided to stay in college for the 2021-22 season to hone his skills. After three seasons, he declared for the NBA draft, and it was a moment of celebration for the Mobley family. In a jaw-dropping twist of fate, the Cavs decided to draft another Mobley!
The Cavs picked Isaiah Mobley in the second round with the 49th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Now, the Mobley brothers are not just a dynamic duo in high school and college but this time in the NBA, making it a "bros together, pros together" adventure.
Evan is already shining as a Cavs starter, while his sibling Isaiah is working hard to get into the rotation, even spending some time in the G League.
Evan Mobley College Career
Evan Mobley played one season for the USC Trojans. He was always seen as the one & done prospect when he donned the Trojans jersey in the 2020-21 season.
During his first and only year at USC, he averaged 16.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.9 blocks, and 2.4 assists per game. He received several prestigious awards in the Pac-12, including Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Freshman of the Year. He became only the second player from a major conference to win all three of these awards, following Anthony Davis in 2012.
FAQs
A. Evan Mobley is 22 years old. He was born on April 21, 1998.
A. According to online sources, Evan Mobley’s net worth is approximately $10 million as of 2023.
A. Evan Mobley plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A. Evan Mobley’s salary is $8,882,640 for the 2023/24 season.
A. Evan Mobley plays at the power forward position.
