Michael Edward Tobey is an American-Slovenian basketball player. He used to play for the FC Barcelona Bàsquet in the past. He will now play in the Center position for the Crvena zvezda in the KLS, Adriatic League and the EuroLeague. However, he has also played in the NBA for the Charlotte Hornets and the Greensboro Swarm (NBA G League, affiliation with Charlotte Hornets).
Mike Tobey was born on October 10, 1994 in Monroe, New York, United States. He played basketball in high school and college at Virginia before deciding to join up for the NBA. He made his NBA debut for the Charlotte Hornets on February 15, 2017. Since then, he has played basketball mainly in Europe. He has gained achievements like being the ACC Sixth Man of the Year in 2015. He became the FIBA Intercontinental Cup Champion and FIBA Intercontinental Cup MVP in 2017. Apart from this, he was also the Spanish League Champion in 2017. He won the EuroCup in 2019. Mike Tobey has represented his home country the United States at the 2013 FIBA World U19 Cup in Czech Republic. He also represented Slovenia at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Tobney has so far notched up a PPG of 7.9 with a RPG of 5, APG of .8 and BPG of .4 in his basketball career. He will play for the Slovenia National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Who are Mike Tobey’s Parents?
Mike Tobey was born to Ken Tobey and Kathleen Tobey. He comes from a family with a basketball background.
Who is Mike Tobey’s Mother?
Mike Tobey’s mother is Kathleen Tobey. She fully supports her son and his basketball career. When her son participated in the 2020 Summer Olympics as part of the Slovenia National Basketball team, she flew the Slovenian flag outside her home in Monroe, New York, thereby leaving her neighbors confused. Mike Tobey thanked his mother for her support during the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Apart from this, no other information is available regarding her life and career.
Who is Mike Tobey’s Father?
Mike Tobey’s father is Ken Tobey. He is a former basketball player like his son. He used to play basketball at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkhill, New York, United States. His father is also a big fan of the NCAA Basketball games and was a Duke fan. However, his loyalty changed to Virginiawhen his son went to college there. He was very happy to see his son’s team beat Duke in the game.
Ken Tobey is fully supportive towards his son and hopes to see him gain more achievements in his career. He shares a close bond with his son.
What Nationality are Mike Tobey’s Parents?
Both of Mike Tobey’s parents, Ken Tobey and Kathleen Tobey reside in New York, United States making them Americans by nationality and ethnicity.
Their son Mike Tobey has both American and Slovenian nationality, although by ethnicity he is American.
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FAQs
A. Mike Tobey is currently 28 years old as of 2023.
A. Mike Tobey’s parents are Ken Tobey and Kathleen Tobey.
A. Mike Tobey will now play for Crvena zvezda in the KLS, the Adriatic League and the EuroLeague.
A. Mike Tobey plays in the Center position in basketball.
A. Mike Tobey is playing for the Slovenia National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
