Ranking the freshman seasons of former number one high school recruits

SYRACUSE, NY - FEBRUARY 23: Former Syracuse Orange player Carmelo Anthony (C) receives his jersey from athletic director Daryl Gross (L) as his number is retired during a ceremony at half time during the game against the Georgetown Hoyas at the Carrier Dome on February 23, 2013 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Nate Shron/Getty Images) /

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Evan Mobley (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Ranking the freshman seasons of former number one high school recruits: 12. Evan Mobley

Freshman stats: 16.4 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 2.9 bpg

Originally, Jalen Green was pegged as the best prospect coming out of high school in the 2020 class. But, with the super explosive guard opting to take his talents to the G-League, he never stepped foot onto a college campus. So, with Green eliminated, we went to the consensus second-rated player in that class, big man Evan Mobley.

Standing at 7’0’ Mobley had the sort of game that didn’t quite look like a big man. At least not in high school. While playing at Rancho Christian, Mobley touched every part of the box score on a daily basis. He went on to average 20.5 points, 12.2 rebounds, 5.2 blocks, and 4.6 dimes.

USC was ecstatic to have him and he didn’t disappoint. Mobley averaged 16.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.9 blocks, and 2.4 assists per game while leading USC to a record of 25-8. They would lose to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament by 19 points but during his time in college, Mobley was one of a kind. He dominated on the block, swatted shots left and right, and even showed the ability to step out and hit jumpers from beyond the arc, nailing 30%.

Mobley was a versatile big man in college and brought his Swiss Army Knife type game to the pros where he’s currently enjoying a ton of success.

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