Rebecca Tobin

Rebecca Tobin (born 21 April 1988) is an American professional basketball player.

Rebecca Tobin
No. 32 – Bendigo Spirit
PositionForward-Center
Personal information
Born (1988-04-21) 21 April 1988
Glendale, Arizona
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Career information
High schoolCactus (Glendale, Arizona)
CollegeArizona State (2007–2011)
WNBA draft2011 / Undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011Basket Parma
2012–2013CSU Alba Iulia
2013–2014DVTK Miskolc
2014–2015Angers Basket
2016Antenienses de Manati
2016Indias de Mayaguez
2016–2018TSV 1880 Wasserburg
2018–presentBendigo Spirit
2019Rutronik Stars Keltern
Medals
Representing  United States
Women's Basketball

College career

Tobin played four seasons of college basketball at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona for the Sun Devils.[1]

Professional career

Europe

After going undrafted Tobin travelled to Europe to begin her professional career, signing with Basket Parma in the Italian league, Serie A1.[2] In early 2012, Tobin would then sign with CSU Alba Iulia, playing two seasons in the Liga Națională in Romania.[3] In 2013, Tobin would remain in eastern Europe, signing with DVTK Miskolc in Hungary's Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A.[4] In 2014, Tobin would debut in the French Ligue Féminine de Basketball with Union Angers Basket 49.[4]

In 2016, Tobin returned to European basketball after signing with TSV 1880 Wasserburg in the DBBL.[5] Tobin played here for two seasons.

WNBA

In 2015, Tobin was signed by the Phoenix Mercury to a training camp contract. However, Tobin was soon released due to health problems.[6]

In 2016, Tobin was signed as a free-agent to the Los Angeles Sparks training camp roster.[7] Tobin was waived before the beginning of the season.

WNBL

In May 2018, Tobin was signed by the Bendigo Spirit for the 2018–19 WNBL season.[8] Tobin finished seventh overall in season MVP voting, and third overall in voting for the Defensive Player of the Year.[9]

In March 2019, it was announced Tobin had re-signed with the Spirit for the 2019–20 season after a strong Australian debut the previous season.[10]

References
  1. "Becca Tobin - Women's Basketball - Arizona State University Athletics". thesundevils.com.
  2. Basket Parma 2011-12
  3. Alba Iulia 2012-13
  4. "Gherdan Sports – Tobin Rebecca". gherdansports.com.
  5. "Which players will be the ones to make a difference in EuroCup Women Group I?". fiba.basketball.
  6. "A lifelong basketball dream changes in a flash". eu.azcentral.com.
  7. "Second chance: Becca Tobin signs with WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks". eu.azcentral.com.
  8. "BECCA BOUNCES INTO BENDIGO". wnbl.com.au.
  9. "WNBL MVP 2018/19 votes and awards: Kelsey Griffin named MVP". foxsports.com.au.
  10. "BECCA "BENDIGO" TOBIN RE-SIGNS WITH SPIRIT". wnbl.com.au.
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