As you may have noticed, the UVA Men’s Basketball team has been doing pretty well this season. Currently ranked at number 1 in the ACC, this is the best the team has done since the 1980-81 season. Mike Tobey, in the starting line-up at only a 2nd year, has been a major contributing factor to the Hoos’ success this season. I interviewed the 7 foot tall Forward to find out more about himself, and the team.
Year: 2nd year
Major: History
Hometown: Monroe, New York
Relationship status: In a relationship
Activities outside of basketball: I like to fish and just hangout with friends and family.
How do you feel about the team’s current standing? I’m really happy with how our team has been playing. I hope we can keep it up going into the tournament.
What is your favorite part of being a Wahoo? I love being a wahoo because of the feel of community around grounds. UVA is a special place and being a part of it means a lot to me.
Who were some of your favorite players growing up? Some of my favorite players growing up were Shaq and Larry Bird.
How do you feel about being a recognizable “celebrity” around grounds? Well being 7 foot tall kind of makes me stand out a little bit.
What advice would you give to your first year self? I should have gone to Foxfield–that is one of my biggest regrets, and won’t make the same mistake this year.
Lightning Round:
Celebrity crush: Selena Gomez
Favorite food: steak
Favorite movie: The Wolf of Wall Street
Favorite place on grounds: The Lawn
Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla
Favorite song: Latch by Disclosure
Favorite class: Greek mythology
Hidden talent: Bocci ball