Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Evan Mobley
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Evan Mobley made an impact.
Evan Mobley is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He played college basketball for the USC Trojans. Mobley was drafted third overall by the Cavaliers in the 2021 NBA draft and is considered a promising young talent.
August 5, 2019: Commitment to USC
On August 5, 2019, Evan Mobley committed to play college basketball for USC, choosing them over offers from UCLA, Washington, and other major NCAA Division I programs.
November 25, 2020: College Debut for USC
On November 25, 2020, Evan Mobley made his college debut for USC, scoring 21 points and securing nine rebounds in a 95–87 overtime victory against California Baptist.
March 11, 2021: Career-High Performance in Pac-12 Tournament
On March 11, 2021, Evan Mobley achieved a career-high of 26 points, along with nine rebounds and five blocks, during the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals in a 91–85 double overtime win against Utah.
April 16, 2021: Declared for the 2021 NBA Draft
On April 16, 2021, Evan Mobley declared for the 2021 NBA draft, giving up his remaining college eligibility.
August 3, 2021: Signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers
On August 3, 2021, Evan Mobley officially signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers after being drafted third overall in the 2021 NBA draft.
August 8, 2021: Summer League Debut
On August 8, 2021, Evan Mobley debuted in the summer league, recording 12 points, five rebounds, and three blocks in 28 minutes during a loss against the Houston Rockets.
January 21, 2023: Career-High 38 Points vs. Milwaukee Bucks
On January 21, 2023, Mobley scored a then career-high 38 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, also achieving nine rebounds and three assists.
November 28, 2023: Season-High in Blocks and Career-High in Rebounds
On November 28, 2023, Evan Mobley recorded 17 points, 19 rebounds (a career-high), and 7 blocks (a season-high) in a win over the Atlanta Hawks.
May 10, 2024: Playoff Career-High in Points and Assists
On May 10, 2024, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Mobley scored a then playoff career-high 21 points and recorded a playoff career-high 5 assists in a victory against the Boston Celtics.
December 7, 2024: Career-High 41 Points vs. Charlotte Hornets
On December 7, 2024, Mobley scored a career-high 41 points, along with 10 rebounds and three blocks in a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
January 30, 2025: Named 2025 NBA All-Star Reserve
On January 30, 2025, Evan Mobley was named as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star selection.
