Family matters: Isaiah Mobley among Cavaliers draft haul

Brother of Evan picked by Cavs in Thursday's second round
Isaiah Mobley (3) and brother Evan Mobley (4)
Jan 9, 2021; Tempe, AZ, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Isaiah Mobley (3) and brother Evan Mobley (4) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena. Photo credit © Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Mobley brothers were teammates at USC and now they are on the same roster in the NBA.

Feb 16, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Khalifa Diop of Senegal during drills and practice at the All Star-Borders Global Camp at Queens University . Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Khalifa Diop of Senegal during drills and practice at the All Star-Borders Global Camp at Queens University . Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Photo credit © Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Khalifa Diop - 2nd round, #39th overall

Diop, 20, stands at 7-foot-1 and 240 pounds. He won the 2021-22 EuroCup Rising Star Trophy, averaging 14 points and 9.4 rebounds in the 2021 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.

In this past season with Spain's Gran Canaria, Diop averaged 6.5 points per game on 62% shooting.

Mar 18, 2022; Greenville, SC, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Isaiah Mobley (3) drives against Miami Hurricanes guard Jordan Miller (11) during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Mar 18, 2022; Greenville, SC, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Isaiah Mobley (3) drives against Miami Hurricanes guard Jordan Miller (11) during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Photo credit © Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Isaiah Mobley - 2nd round, 49th overall

While Evan Mobley was taken third overall by the Cavs in the 2021 NBA Draft, his older brother landed to Cleveland in the second round one year later.

Isaiah (6'10, 235 pounds) averaged 14.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists during the 2021-22 collegiate season.

During his sophomore season with USC, he and then-freshman Evan helped the Trojans to a 25-8 record and a spot in the Elite Eight.

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