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Nathan Sobey

Nathan Adam Sobey (born 14 July 1990) is an Australian professional basketball player for the South East Melbourne Phoenix of the National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Wyoming Cowboys before debuting in the NBL in 2014 for the Cairns Taipans. He was a member of the Australian Boomers team that won bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Nathan Sobey
No. 20 – South East Melbourne Phoenix
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
LeagueNBL
Personal information
Born (1990-07-14) 14 July 1990 (age 34)
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Listed height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Listed weight82 kg (181 lb)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2014: undrafted
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014Ballarat Miners
2014–2015Cairns Taipans
2015Cairns Marlins
2015–2019Adelaide 36ers
2017PAOK
2019SIG Strasbourg
2019–2024Brisbane Bullets
2020–2021;
2023–2024		Ipswich Force
2024–presentSouth East Melbourne Phoenix
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Australia
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2020 Tokyo Team
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 2018 Gold Coast Team

Early life

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Sobey was born in Warrnambool, Victoria.[1] He attended Emmanuel College in Warrnambool[2] and St Patrick's College in Ballarat.[3] He is listed by Emmanuel College as being a member of their Class of 2008,[2][4][5] but sources also indicate he attended and represented St Patrick's College in 2008.[3][6][7] He grew up playing for the Warrnambool Seahawks.[8]

College career

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Sobey moved to the United States in 2010 to play college basketball for Cochise College. During his freshman season, he averaged 7.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists.[1] As a sophomore in 2011–12, he averaged 16.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game. He earned First-Team All-Conference and First-Team All-Region honors.[1]

In April 2012, Sobey signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Wyoming in the NCAA Division I.[9]

As a junior in 2012–13, Sobey appeared in 32 games for the Cowboys and averaged 3.5 points and 1.0 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per game.[1] On 26 February 2013 against Air Force, he scored a season-high 22 points in a career-high 31 minutes.[1]

As a senior in 2013–14, Sobey was one of two Cowboys to start all 33 games. He averaged 9.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 30.2 minutes per game.[1] He scored a career-high 33 points to go with four rebounds and three assists against Colorado State on 8 March 2014.[1]

Professional career

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After graduating from Wyoming, Sobey returned to Australia and joined the Ballarat Miners of the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL).[10] In 10 games during the 2014 SEABL season, he averaged 15.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.[11]

In August 2014, Sobey joined the Cairns Taipans of the National Basketball League (NBL) as a training player ahead of the 2014–15 season.[12][13] He joined the Taipans' full-time roster in September as the eleventh man,[14] and in January 2015 was elevated to the playing squad as an injury replacement for Corey Maynard.[15] Following the NBL season, he joined the Cairns Marlins for the 2015 Queensland Basketball League (QBL) season.[16]

In July 2015, Sobey signed a three-year deal with the Adelaide 36ers.[17] In the 2016–17 NBL season, he earned the NBL Most Improved Player Award[18] and was named to the All-NBL Second Team.[19] Following the NBL season, he had a stint with PAOK to finish the 2016–17 Greek League season.[20][21]

In April 2017, Sobey extended his contract with the 36ers for another two years.[22] He later spent time with the Utah Jazz during the 2017 NBA Summer League.[23] Following the 2018–19 NBL season, Sobey had a stint with SIG Strasbourg in France.[11]

On 5 April 2019, Sobey signed with the Brisbane Bullets on a three-year deal.[24] He was named to the All-NBL First Team for the 2020–21 NBL season.[25] On 27 April 2022, he re-signed with the Bullets on a three-year deal.[26]

On 9 February 2024, Sobey scored a career-high 37 points in the Bullets' 102–84 win over the Adelaide 36ers.[27]

On 28 March 2024, Sobey parted ways with the Bullets.[28]

On 14 April 2024, Sobey signed with the South East Melbourne Phoenix for the 2024–25 NBL season.[29]

State League stints

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In 2016, Sobey played for the Warrnambool Seahawks and helped them win the Big V Division One championship. He was named league MVP and Finals MVP.[30][31] He played for the Seahawks again in 2018.[32]

In 2020, Sobey played for the Ipswich Force in the Queensland State League (QSL).[11] He returned to the Force in 2021 for the inaugural NBL1 North season.[11]

In 2023, Sobey helped the Force reach the NBL1 North grand final series, where they defeated the Gold Coast Rollers 2–1 to win the championship. Sobey was named Finals MVP.[33][34]

Sobey re-joined the Force for the 2024 NBL1 North season.[35]

National team career

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In 2018, Sobey won gold with the Australian Boomers at the Commonwealth Games. The following year he played for the Boomers at the FIBA World Cup.[36]

At the 2019 Australian Basketball Hall of Fame awards night, Sobey was recognised alongside Nick Kay with the 2019 Gaze Family Medal for performances at the World Cup Qualifiers and the Commonwealth Games.[37]

In February 2021, Sobey was named in the Boomers' Olympic squad.[38] He went on to help the Boomers win the bronze medal.[39]

In November 2024, Sobey joined the Boomers for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.[40]

Personal life

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Sobey has two brothers.[1] Sobey got married in 2018.[32]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Nathan Sobey". gowyo.com. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b "An inspiring visit from Emmanuel Alumni Nathan Sobey". emmanuel.vic.edu.au. 28 May 2018. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2021. ...with Commonwealth Games Basketball Gold Medallist and member of the Emmanuel College Class of 2008 - Nathan Sobey.
  3. ^ a b "Old Boys in the News - March 2018". stpats.vic.edu.au. Archived from the original on 8 April 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  4. ^ Price, Kimberley (9 August 2019). "Warrnambool's Emmanuel College honours past alumni who inspire next generation". standard.net.au. Retrieved 18 July 2021. Two members of the class of 2008 Australian basketball player Nathan Sobey...
  5. ^ "Young Alumni Achievers Nomination". emmanuelcollegewarrnambool.worldsecuresystems.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Nathan Sobey". Warrnambool Basketball Incorporation. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  7. ^ "St Pat's knocked out of Shield". thecourier.com.au. 4 June 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Sobey to live his US dream". bigv.com.au. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  9. ^ "NATHAN SOBEY SIGNS WITH COWBOY BASKETBALL". gowyo.com. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Miners Strengthen Squad with Late Signing". ballaratbasketball.com. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  11. ^ a b c d "Nathan Sobey". australiabasket.com. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  12. ^ "Nathan Sobey joins Snakes training squad". Taipans.com. 13 August 2014. Archived from the original on 16 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  13. ^ Cairns Taipans give Warrnambool export Nathan Sobey opportunity in training squad.
  14. ^ "Taipans sign up Sobey". NBL.com.au. 26 September 2014. Archived from the original on 28 September 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  15. ^ "Maynard injured, Sobey elevated". Taipans.com. 8 January 2015. Archived from the original on 5 February 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  16. ^ "Sobey key for Marlins' QBL campaign". Taipans.com. 27 April 2015. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  17. ^ "SIXERS ADD SOBEY AND HOGDSON". Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  18. ^ "MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: NATHAN SOBEY". Archived from the original on 14 February 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  19. ^ "ALL NBL FIRST & SECOND TEAMS 2016/17". Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  20. ^ Adelaide 36ers' star guard Nathan Sobey clinches deal to play for PAOK in Greece.
  21. ^ Νathan Sobey officially joins PAOK BC.
  22. ^ Nathan Sobey signs two-year deal with the Adelaide 36ers.
  23. ^ "Sobey signs with Utah Jazz for NBA Summer League". NBL.com.au. 22 June 2017. Archived from the original on 5 November 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  24. ^ "Warrnambool export Nathan Sobey joins NBL club Brisbane". standard.net.au. 5 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  25. ^ "Bryce Cotton Claims Third Andrew Gaze MVP Trophy". NBL.com.au. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  26. ^ "Sobey Re-Signs with Brisbane". NBL.com.au. 27 April 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  27. ^ "Bullets close on Finals with big win". NBL.com.au. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  28. ^ "The Brisbane Bullets and Nathan Sobey part ways". BrisbaneBullets.com.au. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  29. ^ "NBL Veteran Nathan Sobey Signs with Phoenix for NBL25". semphoenix.com.au. 14 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  30. ^ "Warrnambool's Nathan Sobey scores at NBL Awards Night". bigv.com.au. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  31. ^ "The young movers and shakers of the NBL". NBL.com.au. 1 August 2016. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2021. The 26-year-old has spent the off-season with his home-town Warrnambool Seahawks in the Victorian state league, dominating to the tune of 31 points and 6 assists per game.
  32. ^ a b McCullagh-Beasy, Justine (24 April 2018). "Warrnambool Seahawks to boast Australian Boomer Nathan Sobey in Big V game". standard.net.au. Retrieved 18 July 2021. Sobey will remain in Warrnambool until May 22 before jetting to America for his June 4 wedding.
  33. ^ Pike, Chris (6 August 2023). "NBL1 North Recap | Grand Finals Game 3". NBL1.com.au. Archived from the original on 6 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  34. ^ "Ipswich Force crowned NBL1 North men's champions". NBL1.com.au. 6 August 2023. Archived from the original on 6 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  35. ^ "NBL superstar returns". NBL1.com.au. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  36. ^ "Nathan Sobey". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  37. ^ "2019 INTERNATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS". Basketball Australia. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 16 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  38. ^ "AUSTRALIAN MEN'S BASKETBALL OLYMPIC SQUAD REVEALED". australia.basketball. 3 February 2021. Archived from the original on 2 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  39. ^ "Basketball SOBEY Nathan - Tokyo 2020 Olympics". olympics.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  40. ^ "NBL stars headline Boomers team". NBL.com.au. 30 October 2024. Archived from the original on 16 November 2024.
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