Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. is out indefinitely with a pinky finger injury, impacting the team’s NCAA Tournament chances.

Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on his right pinky finger, sustained during a win over USC. The injury, which occurred on Feb. 11, has sidelined the team’s second-leading scorer, who averaged 15.1 points and shot 40% from three. Mobley is expected to miss at least a week, with no confirmed return date, leaving Ohio State with reduced backcourt depth as they face key games against Michigan State, Wisconsin, and Iowa. The absence increases pressure on Bruce Thornton and threatens the Buckeyes’ NCAA Tournament hopes.