Nathan Sobey Explained

Nathan Sobey
Position:Point guard / shooting guard
Height Cm:190
Weight Kg:82
League:NBL
Team:S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
Number:20
Birth Date:1990 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
High School:
College:
Draft Year:2014
Career Start:2014
Years1:2014
Team1:Ballarat Miners
Years2:2014–2015
Team2:Cairns Taipans
Years3:2015
Team3:Cairns Marlins
Years4:2015–2019
Team4:Adelaide 36ers
Years5:2017
Team5:PAOK
Years6:2019
Team6:SIG Strasbourg
Years7:2019–2024
Team7:Brisbane Bullets
Years8:2020–2021; 2023–
Team8:Ipswich Force
Years9:2024–present
Team9:South East Melbourne Phoenix
Highlights:

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 is also contracted with the Ipswich Force of the NBL1 North. 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.

Early life

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,[4] [5] but sources also indicate he attended and represented St Patrick's College in 2008.[6] [7] He grew up playing for the Warrnambool Seahawks.[8]

College career

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. 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.

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. On 26 February 2013 against Air Force, he scored a season-high 22 points in a career-high 31 minutes.

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. He scored a career-high 33 points to go with four rebounds and three assists against Colorado State on 8 March 2014.

Professional career

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.

In 2018, Japeth Aguilar's Dad threw a chair at Nathan Sobery, and he was also punched bystander Jio Jalalon,[24] in the Philippines–Australia basketball brawl in 2018.[25]

On 5 April 2019, Sobey signed with the Brisbane Bullets on a three-year deal.[26] He was named to the All-NBL First Team for the 2020–21 NBL season.[27] On 27 April 2022, he re-signed with the Bullets on a three-year deal.[28]

On 9 February 2024, Sobey scored a career-high 37 points in the Bullets' 102–84 win over the Adelaide 36ers.[29]

On 28 March 2024, Sobey parted ways with the Bullets.[30]

On 14 April 2024, Sobey signed with the South East Melbourne Phoenix for the 2024–25 NBL season.[31]

State League stints

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.[32] [33] He played for the Seahawks again in 2018.[34]

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

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.[35] [36]

Sobey re-joined the Force for the 2024 NBL1 North season.[37]

National team career

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.[38]

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.[39]

In February 2021, Sobey was named in the Boomers' Olympic squad.[40] He went on to help the Boomers win the bronze medal.[41]

Personal life

Sobey has two brothers. Sobey got married in 2018.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nathan Sobey. gowyo.com. 18 July 2021.
  2. Web site: An inspiring visit from Emmanuel Alumni Nathan Sobey. emmanuel.vic.edu.au. 28 May 2018. 18 July 2021. ...with Commonwealth Games Basketball Gold Medallist and member of the Emmanuel College Class of 2008 - Nathan Sobey.. 18 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210718123329/https://www.emmanuel.vic.edu.au/news/May-28-2018-An-inspiring-visit-from-Emmanuel-Alumni-Nathan-Sobey. dead.
  3. Web site: Old Boys in the News - March 2018. stpats.vic.edu.au. 10 September 2019. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180408151029/http://www.stpats.vic.edu.au/en/news/article/old-boys-in-the-news-march-2018/. 8 April 2018.
  4. Web site: Price. Kimberley. Warrnambool's Emmanuel College honours past alumni who inspire next generation. standard.net.au. 9 August 2019. 18 July 2021. Two members of the class of 2008 Australian basketball player Nathan Sobey....
  5. Web site: Young Alumni Achievers Nomination. emmanuelcollegewarrnambool.worldsecuresystems.com. 18 July 2021. 18 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210718123058/https://emmanuelcollegewarrnambool.worldsecuresystems.com/nomination/young-alumni-achiever-nomination-process.html. dead.
  6. Web site: Nathan Sobey. Warrnambool Basketball Incorporation. 18 July 2021.
  7. Web site: St Pat's knocked out of Shield. thecourier.com.au. 4 June 2008. 18 July 2021.
  8. Web site: Sobey to live his US dream. bigv.com.au. 18 July 2021.
  9. Web site: NATHAN SOBEY SIGNS WITH COWBOY BASKETBALL. gowyo.com. 11 April 2012. 18 July 2021.
  10. Web site: Miners Strengthen Squad with Late Signing. ballaratbasketball.com. 28 April 2014. 29 March 2024.
  11. Web site: Nathan Sobey. australiabasket.com. 29 March 2024. subscription.
  12. Web site: Nathan Sobey joins Snakes training squad. Taipans.com. 13 August 2014. 29 March 2024. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150316224223/http://www.taipans.com/article/id/1w4nbh8egyzlb1u4iaq53w4hd5. 16 March 2015.
  13. http://www.standard.net.au/story/2486596/cairns-taipans-give-warrnambool-export-nathan-sobey-opportunity-in-training-squad/ Cairns Taipans give Warrnambool export Nathan Sobey opportunity in training squad.
  14. Web site: Taipans sign up Sobey. NBL.com.au. 26 September 2014. 29 March 2024. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140928035657/http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1lthyqk2wbdco16sdhz5aiizeh. 28 September 2014.
  15. Web site: Maynard injured, Sobey elevated. Taipans.com. 8 January 2015. 29 March 2024. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150205074952/http://www.taipans.com/article/id/12i73gz4s66g1hujym5571o14. 5 February 2015.
  16. Web site: Sobey key for Marlins' QBL campaign. Taipans.com. 27 April 2015. 29 March 2024. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150626165414/http://www.taipans.com/article/id/1bqra92vp4nwg118goneua6sxp. 26 June 2015.
  17. Web site: SIXERS ADD SOBEY AND HOGDSON. . 4 March 2017 . 5 March 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170305034434/http://www.nbl.com.au/nbl-team-news/sixers-add-sobey-and-hogdson/ . dead .
  18. Web site: MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: NATHAN SOBEY. . 4 March 2017 . 14 February 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170214002437/http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/34638/ . dead .
  19. Web site: ALL NBL FIRST & SECOND TEAMS 2016/17. . 24 May 2017 . 5 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210905151540/https://nbl.com.au/featured-news/nbl-first-second-teams-201617/ . dead .
  20. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/basketball/adelaide-36ers-star-guard-nathan-sobey-clinches-deal-to-play-for-paok-in-greece/news-story/708f1ad6de41e4dd296cc56224364d5b Adelaide 36ers' star guard Nathan Sobey clinches deal to play for PAOK in Greece.
  21. http://www.sdna.gr/news-english/article/303487/nathan-sobey-officially-joins-paok-bc Νathan Sobey officially joins PAOK BC.
  22. http://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/nbl/nathan-sobey-signs-twoyear-deal-with-the-adelaide-36ers/news-story/093a8119ad2f6b85b72485343b994d83 Nathan Sobey signs two-year deal with the Adelaide 36ers.
  23. Web site: Sobey signs with Utah Jazz for NBA Summer League. NBL.com.au. 22 June 2017. 29 March 2024. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20221105115037/https://nbl.com.au/news/sobey-signs-with-utah-jazz-for-nba-summer-league. 5 November 2022.
  24. News: 3 July 2018 . SBP apologizes for brawl between Gilas, Australia . 6 July 2018 . ABS-CBN Sports.
  25. News: FIBA investigation into Australia-Philippines brawl to 'drag out a little' as players seek legal advice . 6 July 2018 . Fox Sports . 6 July 2018.
  26. Web site: Warrnambool export Nathan Sobey joins NBL club Brisbane. standard.net.au. 5 April 2019. 27 April 2022.
  27. Web site: Bryce Cotton Claims Third Andrew Gaze MVP Trophy. NBL.com.au. 16 June 2021. 16 June 2021.
  28. Web site: Sobey Re-Signs with Brisbane. NBL.com.au. 27 April 2022. 27 April 2022.
  29. Web site: Bullets close on Finals with big win. NBL.com.au. 9 February 2024. 10 February 2024.
  30. Web site: The Brisbane Bullets and Nathan Sobey part ways. BrisbaneBullets.com.au. 28 March 2024. 29 March 2024.
  31. Web site: NBL Veteran Nathan Sobey Signs with Phoenix for NBL25. semphoenix.com.au. 14 April 2024. 15 April 2024.
  32. Web site: Warrnambool's Nathan Sobey scores at NBL Awards Night. bigv.com.au. 18 July 2021.
  33. Web site: The young movers and shakers of the NBL. NBL.com.au. 1 August 2016. 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.. 18 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210718130449/https://nbl.com.au/news/article/young-movers-shakers-nbl. dead.
  34. Web site: McCullagh-Beasy. Justine. Warrnambool Seahawks to boast Australian Boomer Nathan Sobey in Big V game. standard.net.au. 24 April 2018. 18 July 2021. Sobey will remain in Warrnambool until May 22 before jetting to America for his June 4 wedding..
  35. Web site: Pike. Chris. NBL1 North Recap | Grand Finals Game 3. NBL1.com.au. 6 August 2023. live. https://archive.today/20230806100824/https://nbl1.com.au/news/nbl1-north-recap-or-grand-final-game-3/north/. 6 August 2023. 6 August 2023.
  36. Web site: Ipswich Force crowned NBL1 North men's champions. NBL1.com.au. 6 August 2023. live. https://archive.today/20230806101041/https://nbl1.com.au/news/ipswich-force-crowned-nbl1-north-mens-champions/north/. 6 August 2023. 6 August 2023.
  37. Web site: NBL superstar returns. NBL1.com.au. 17 April 2024. 19 April 2024.
  38. Web site: Nathan Sobey. 2021-10-12. Australian Olympic Committee. en-AU.
  39. Web site: 2019 INTERNATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS. Basketball Australia. 10 May 2019. 16 January 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220116080346/http://oldsite.australia.basketball/blog/2019/05/10/2019-international-player-of-the-year-awards/. 16 January 2022.
  40. Web site: AUSTRALIAN MEN'S BASKETBALL OLYMPIC SQUAD REVEALED . australia.basketball . 3 February 2021 . 3 February 2021 . 2 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210202235815/https://australia.basketball/blog/2021/02/03/australian-mens-basketball-olympic-squad-revealed/ . dead .
  41. Web site: Basketball SOBEY Nathan - Tokyo 2020 Olympics. 2021-10-12. olympics.com. en-us. 30 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210930102600/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/basketball/athlete-profile-n1729970-sobey-nathan.htm. dead.

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