Born in Monroe, New York, Michael Edward Tobey grew up being influenced by his parents Kathleen and Ken Tobey who were student athletes in their younger days. Mike took to Basketball at an early age and was a standout player at Blair Academy, averaging twenty-one points and nine rebounds per contest.
Tobey received offers from the top Basketball programs in the country but chose to commit to the University of Virginia. Mike played four years with the Virginia Cavaliers and finished his collegiate stint in 2016 with a career average of 6.8 points, four rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.2 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game.
Despite being a decent College Basketball athlete, Mike went undrafted in 2016 but soon signed with Charlotte Hornets to play in the Summer League. Later that year, the Greensboro Swarm acquired Mike to play in the NBA G League and he made the most of the opportunity by averaging 12 points, 0.8 steals, and 1.2 rebounds, per game. After a call-up to the Hornets that lasted only two games, Mike decided to take his talents to the European Basketball scene.
Mike Tobey Height
Mike stands approximately 7 feet tall. Being a Center, Mike is an offensive rebounder, shot blocker, steals expert and a decent mid-range shooter with a career shooting percentage of 56.5 and a three-point shooting average of 36.8. Mike uses the height advantage to score most of his points from inside the paint and he has been very efficient at it since his College days.
Mike’s tall stature has rewarded him with crucial physical attributes that have helped to contribute a great amount of success to his career.
Mike Tobey’s Wingspan
With a wingspan measuring over 7 feet 2 inches, Mike has the immediate advantage of playing strong defense inside the three-point line and is solid at guarding opponent centers and forwards to get a steal. Mike’s long reach allows him to easily score on alley oops and catch rebounds to maintain possession.
Mike Tobey’s Weight
For someone weighing 260 lbs (117 kg), Mike moves fast. Mike is known for being an efficient catch-and-shoot center that can make even shooting guards jealous of his accuracy. Mike uses height and mass to screen defenders which creates enough space for teammates to run the layup or score from the perimeter.
Mike Tobey’s Shoe Size
Mike wears shoes that range between sizes 15 to 18 (UK: 14.5 – 17.5, Europe: 51 – 55). Mike prefers wearing Nike shoes, particularly the Nike KD 15. The KD 15 is lighter and comes with Full-length foam support that adds a soft, comfortable sensation and helps taller players with more minutes per game. It is among the best Nike shoes for professional athletes.
FAQs
A. Mike’s complete name is Michael Edward Tobey.
A. Mike attended the University of Virginia located in Charlottesville.
A. Mike went drafted in the 2016 Draft but later signed with the Charlotte Hornets only two be waived after two games.
A. Mike plays for Slovenia. He previously represented the United States at the 2013 FIBA U19 World Cup.
A. Mike Tobey's height is approximately 7 feet.
