Mike Tuck

Michael Pauleu Tuck (born 17 March 1983) is a Canadian-British semi-professional basketball player who plays for Sheffield Sharks "II" and former professional basketball player who primarily played for the Sheffield Sharks (2009-2022) in the British Basketball League.

High school and college career 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.

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

Professional career In 2008, Tuck 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, Tuck 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. Tuck is the Sharks longest serving player (13 seasons, 500 games through all competitions), longest serving captain (11 seasons), all-time scoring leader and all-time rebounds leader.

Tuck is a dual passport holder - Canadian \ British (mother was born in England). In 2018, he captained Basketball England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Since 2019, Tuck has been basketball broadcaster with Sky Sports, providing NBA and BBL coverage.