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.