Last Updated on January 7, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Nathan Adam Sobey is an Australian professional basketball player known for his athleticism and versatility on the court.
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Nathan Adam Sobey
- Nationality: Australian
- Age: Born July 14, 1990
- Hometown: Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm)
- Weight: 180 pounds (82 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
Basketball Career:
- Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
- Jersey Number: 20
- High School:
- Emmanuel College (Warrnambool, Victoria)
- St Patrick’s College (Ballarat, Victoria)
- College:
- Cochise College (2010–2012)
- University of Wyoming (2012–2014)
- NBA Draft: Entered in 2014; went undrafted
Professional Teams:
- Ballarat Miners (2014)
- Cairns Taipans (2014–2015)
- Cairns Marlins (2015)
- Adelaide 36ers (2015–2019)
- PAOK Thessaloniki (2017)
- SIG Strasbourg (2019)
- Brisbane Bullets (2019–2024)
- Ipswich Force (2020–2021; 2023–2024)
- South East Melbourne Phoenix (2024–present)
Achievements:
- All-NBL First Team: 2021
- 3× All-NBL Second Team: 2017, 2019, 2024
- NBL Most Improved Player: 2017
- NBL1 North Champion: 2023
- NBL1 North Finals MVP: 2023
- Bronze Medalist: 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the Australian Boomers
Personal Life:
- Parents: Peter and Kerrie Sobey
- Siblings: Two brothers, Josh and Jacob
- Marital Status: Married in 2018
- Children: Information not publicly available
Sobey’s journey from Warrnambool to international basketball prominence highlights his dedication and development as a player. He continues to be a significant contributor in the NBL and on the international stage with the Australian Boomers.