Mike Tuck (basketball)

Mike Tuck is a Canadian/British former professional basketball player who primarily played for the Sheffield Sharks (2009-2022) in the British Basketball League.

Born in Toronto, Canada, he attended Markham District High School before heading to Maine Central Institute to play for their prep school programme competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council.

Mike then attended Loyola University Maryland where he played for the Loyola Greyhounds men's basketball under Jimmy Patsos.

In 2008, Mike, turned professional and had stops in Cyprus (ETHA Engomis), Luxembourg (B.B.C. Amicale Steesel), and France (Châlons-en-Champagne) before eventually signing with the Sheffield Sharks.

With the Sharks, Mike collected 4 pieces of silverware, most famously the 2016 British Basketball League Playoff Final where he was named MVP after a 20 point, 13 rebound & 4 assist performance. He was also named to the British Team of the Year twice. Mike is the Sharks longest serving player (13 seasons, 500 games thru all competitions), longest serving Captain (11 seasons), All-Time Points leader & All-Time Rebound leader.

Dual passport holder - Canadian \ British (Mother was born in England). In 2018, he captained Basketball England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Since 2019, Mike has been basketball broadcaster with Sky Sports making many appearances on Sky Sports NBA & British Basketball League coverage.