Isaiah Mobley is a professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the USC Trojans, where he was a teammate of his younger brother Evan Mobley, who is also a power forward for the Cavaliers.
In this article, we will explore the relationship between Isaiah and Evan Mobley, their basketball journey, and their family background.
Isaiah and Evan Mobley: Brothers in basketball
Isaiah and Evan Mobley are brothers who share a passion for basketball. They both started playing the sport from an early age under the guidance of their father, Eric Mobley, a former basketball player and coach
Isaiah is two years older than Evan, but they attended the same high school, Rancho Christian School in Temecula, California. There, they formed a formidable duo, leading their team to several championships and earning individual honors. Isaiah was a five-star recruit and a McDonald’s All-American in 2019, while Evan was the consensus number one recruit and the Naismith Prep Player of the Year in 2020
The brothers decided to play college basketball together at USC, where their father was an assistant coach. They both had stellar seasons with the Trojans, helping them reach the Elite Eight of the 2021 NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2001. Isaiah averaged 9.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, while Evan averaged 16.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game. Evan was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Freshman of the Year, as well as a consensus first-team All-American
After their sole college season, Evan declared for the 2021 NBA draft and was selected with the third overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Isaiah stayed for another year at USC, becoming the team’s best player. He averaged 14.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game and was named to the first-team All-Pac-12. He also declared for the 2022 NBA draft and was also selected by the Cavaliers with the 49th overall pick
The brothers are now reunited in Cleveland, where they hope to make an impact in the NBA. Evan has already established himself as one of the best young players in the league, averaging 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game in his sophomore season. Isaiah has appeared in seven games for the Cavaliers so far, mostly playing in garbage time. He is also developing his skills with the Cleveland Charge in the G League, where he was named to the All-NBA G League Third Team and participated in the Next Up Game in 2023
Isaiah and Evan Mobley: Family background
Isaiah and Evan Mobley come from a family of basketball enthusiasts. Their father, Eric Mobley, played college basketball at Portland and Cal Poly Pomona before playing professionally overseas and in minor leagues in the US. He later became a coach at various levels, including high school, AAU, and college. He joined USC as an assistant coach in 2018 and left in 2021 after his sons entered the NBA draft
Their mother, Nicol Mobley, also played basketball at Portland as a point guard before becoming an educator. She is currently a principal at an elementary school in Riverside County, California. She has been supportive of her sons’ basketball careers and often attends their games
Isaiah and Evan Mobley have a close bond with their parents and each other. They credit their family for instilling in them a strong work ethic, a humble attitude, and a love for basketball.
