Mike Tobey Named October's MVP

Tezenis Verona center Mike Tobey was named the most valuable player of October in his first season in Italy. He received the award from club president Gianluigi Pedrollo before Verona's game against Openjobmetis. The award was given as part of the LBA Serie A SisalClub 2026/27 season.

In October, Tobey averaged 15.8 points, 11.3 rebounds and 24.5 valuation points per game. He averaged a double-double for the entire month. He shot 92 percent on two-point attempts, scoring 24 points on 26 attempts.

The big man became one of the team's most important players by recording double-doubles in four straight games. Early in his career he played for Arkansas. In Italy, he has also played for Pesaro and Roma.

Discussing the Openjobmetis game, Tobey said every player wants to show what they can do in games like this. He said he is looking forward to seeing what the team can achieve together.