Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Jonathan Michael Mogbo is an American professional basketball player known for his athleticism and defensive prowess.
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Jonathan Michael Mogbo
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: October 29, 2001
- Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
- Weight: 225 pounds (102 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (213cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
Basketball Career:
- Position: Forward
- Jersey Number: 2
- High School:
- Cardinal Newman High School: Played alongside Scottie Barnes.
- Forest Hill Community High School: Averaged 12.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game in his senior year, leading the team to a 28-3 record and district and regional titles.
- College Career:
- Independence Community College (2020–2021): Redshirt freshman season, contributing off the bench in 10 of 23 games.
- Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (2021–2022): Averaged 14.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, showcasing his versatility.
- Missouri State University (2022–2023): Averaged 8.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, starting 28 of 30 games.
- University of San Francisco (2023–2024): Averaged 14.2 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, earning First-team All-WCC honors and WCC Newcomer of the Year.
- NBA Draft:
- Selected 31st overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors, becoming the first University of San Francisco player drafted into the NBA since 1982.
- Professional Career:
- Toronto Raptors (2024–present): Signed with the Raptors on July 4, 2024; currently assigned to their G League affiliate, Raptors 905.
Personal Life:
- Parents: Chuck (of Nigerian descent) and Karen (of Jamaican descent) Mogbo.
- Siblings: Three brothers—Zachary, Bryan, and Charles.
- Children: None
Mogbo’s journey from junior college to the NBA highlights his determination and development as a basketball player.